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.
There are the inevitable surface scratches due to age and handling. Natural cracks to the surface including the figure of the Virgin. Some old and inactive minor woodworm traces. As stated in the catalogue, the face of St. Anne probably recarved with a slightly red colour. Some restorations including wood patches to some points including the proper left shoulders of St. Anne. The proper left arm of Christ refixed with the hand missing and one finger missing to his proper right hand. The reverse hollowed out
On a later integrally carved wood base.
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