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.
The website illustrations are accurate despite being slightly too bright.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
As stated in the catalogue, there are some minor losses to the gilding throughout revealing the with gesso and the bare wood underneath.
The gilding and the re-carving is later.
With some losses to the carving, especially to the central lower element, to the left part.
Marble top : as stated in the catalogue, probably later.
With some chips and very minor losses to the edges. With scuff marks.
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