FIN DU XVIIIE SIÈCLE, TRANSFORMATIONS AU XIXE SIÈCLE

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.

Good overall condition.
The illustrations published on the website catalogue are accurate.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches, shrinkage cracks and rubbing consistent with age and use.
Brass: some elements need to be re-fixed properly especially around the Japanese and ebonized panels.
Gilding: the flowers garland of the middle part is later. There are inevitable signs of tarnishing to the gilding throughout.
Veneer: there are some restorations to the veneer especially to the upper part of the secrétaire.
There are inevitable scratches to the ebonized elements.
Inside the secrétaire, there are some black ink stains to the surface of the mahogany.
Black lacquer panels: the central panel of the abattant has been restored.
The are four vertical shrinkage cracks to the surface of the door's panels.
Red leather: there are inevitable stands, wears and scratches to the surface.
Marble: with inevitable chips especially to the edges
There are inevitable stains and scratches to the surface.