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.
Provisional condition report :
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and rubbing consistent with age and use.
As stated in the catalogue, the gilding is later.
The feet are probably later.
The wood was probably originally painted.
There are some very minor scratches and scuff marks to the top, with some minor restorations.
There are some very minor losses to the gilding, revealing the red bole, the white gesso and the bare wood underneath.
There are some cracks to the gilding.
Some garlands of the central stretcher are slightly wobbly.
There are some very minor losses to the carving especially to the most voluminous elements, as expected.
Structurally sound.
Print Report