CIRCA 1770, ONE INCISED STOCK 92

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

The example with the fox drinking from a dish: Extensive very discoloured cream-coloured overpainting to the back of the stem, underside of the drip pan and base (this could be removed and redone to a higher standard). The loop stem handle is broken off and lacking and this is probably why the back of the candlestick has been heavily overpainted. Restored chipping to drip pan. Restoration to back part of base and part of underside and restored chips and break to rococo scoll edge of base at each side. Fox's right ear restored. Typical small chips and losses to flowers and leaves of bocage.
The example with the stork drinking from a bottle: Candle nozzle restored all around upper part and restored chips to drip pan. Nozzle detached from stem but slots into aperture. Broken through the centre of the group and restuck with associated restoration and overpainting through mid point of fox's body, the body, neck and legs of stork and to top section of vase. Fox's left foreleg restored and right ear restored. Pierced scroll section on left side of base (near stork) broken and restored. Upper part of handle restored. Typical small chips and restoration to flowers and leaves on base and bocage.