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.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches, shrinkage cracks and rubbing consistent with age and use.
As stated in the catalogue, there are some restorations and losses.
As stated in the catalogue, the ormolu mounts are partly later.
There are some dents, rubbing and some signs of tarnishing.
Most of the keys are blocked into the locks and can't be removed.
Cabinet 1:
One molding element is missing on one drawer and needs to be refixed.
Marquetry: With some scratches and some cracks.
There are some minor losses and some of them have been restored, especially to the left and right uprights and to the upper parts.
Painted wood: There are some minor losses to the painting, especially to the right back side.
The upper molding of the right side is slightly detached.
There are some vertical cracks, especially to the right side.
Ormolu mounts: two vertical elements are missing at the center of the front part.
As stated in the catalogue, the vertical central and left elements of the top have been associated.
Cabinet 2:
Marquetry: With some scratches and with some cracks.
There are some minor losses and some of them have been restored, especially to the left and right uprights and to the upper parts.
Painted wood: there are some minor losses to the painting, especially to the upper molding.
There are some vertical cracks to both sides.
Ormolu mounts: two vertical elements are missing at the center of the front part.
One horizontal element is broken.
As stated in the catalogue, the central element of the top has been associated.
Plexiglass bases : good overall condition, despite the inevitable minor scratches.
There are slightly yellowish to the top.
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