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 figure in excellent condition overall. The painted surface in excellent condition with multiple areas of retouching overall including a small area on the stomach, and finger tips. Some flaked losses to the left wrist, behind the right knee and the left foot. A crack across the surface of the left wrist. The base probably not original, included a later wooden plinth between his feet and the base, with many large chipped losses to the carving and the gilding with large flaked losses overall. Missing sections on the front of the base and possibly missing carved element. With old wormholes overall on the base. The base with large spliced repairs on both right and left sides at the back -- making up much of the back of the base.
Base detaches. Base dims 8 in. high, 13 3/4 in. wide, 7 1/8 in. deep
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