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Condition report
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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.
Il piano di cristallo è appoggiato alle gambe del tavolo in corrispondenza delle due piastre d'ottone circolari. In corrispondenza degli elementi in ceramica sono visibili alcune leggere fessurazioni, puntiformi cadute di colore e tracce di sporco superficiale. Lungo l'elemento in ceramica di sinistra, al centro verso l'interno, è visibile un elemento rincollato che esaminato alla luce ultravioletta presenta una diversa fluorescenza. Gli elementi in ottone sono opacizzati e ossidati, sui rami sono visibili alcuni residui di foglie mancanti. I piedi alla base dei due elementi presentano alcuni punti opachi e alonature.
The crystal top is laid down on the table legs corresponding to the two circular brass plates. Corresponding to the ceramic elements there are some light cracks, pinpoint paint losses and superficial accretion. Along the left ceramic element, at the centre in the internal side, the is a glued element that examined under ultraviolet light shows a different fluorescence. The brass elements are opacified and oxidized, on the branches there are some residues of missing leaves. The bases shows some matte points and halos.