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 natural inclusions, typical light surface wear and minor abrasions. With scattered nicks and 'nibbles', primarily to extreme edges, as to be expected. With a restoration to Venus's head around her neck, appears to be reattached and with associated infilled and plastered over repair, not readily visible in natural light; with some associated small losses to the tendrils on her right side as a result. Mars' helmet with some minor plaster repair, and to the proper right side of his neck, possibly done during restoration to Venus, not readily visible under natural light. With some minor restorations to their clasped hands, particularly to the finger tips. The back of their cloaks with some further minor flat chips and small losses. With some minor surface dirt buildup in crevices.
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