THE BUSTS 17TH CENTURY, THE BASES SOUTH GERMAN, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

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.

Overall in sound condition. With typical scattered light nicks, faint marks and scratches. Each bust with age cracks, primarily to the drapery. The busts with old now inactive woodworm damage. With some rubbing to the gilt decoration, revealing red ground and bare wood. The faces with multiple layers of painting and refreshment to the decoration, now with some cracking, flaking and small losses. With restorations to the earrings. One bust with a restored crack to her chest. One bust with an old paper label to the reverse. The pedestals with lifting, flaking, cracking, chipping and losses to painted decoration revealing bole and bare wood.