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.
In overall fairly good condition.
With the inevitable knocks, marks, losses, scratches and shrinkage cracks, consistent with age and use.
The decoration with losses overall, and rubbed and flaking paint throughout. Evidence of redecorationg throughout.
Dust and dirt to the crevices overall.
The smaller figure with particular losses to the face which has suffered heat damage with associate flaking and losses.
The reliquary niche lacking glass with pins present for securing.
The two similar larger figures with evidence of historic, but apparently inactive, woodworm throughout.
One with brown paint mark to the forehead.
With large shrinkage splits to the sides and backs, one large which runs vertically right through the back (this example with penned number '12??' to back.
With shrinkage splits to the fronts also - one vertically through face, the other through niche and minor shrinkage to face.
Both lacking reliquary niche glass.
Retaining some original decoration but losses and flaking throughout.
Otherwise all structurally secure and decorative.
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