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.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
Giltwood : There are some losses to the gilding revealing the red bole, the white gesso and the bare wood underneath.
There are some old traces of woodworms apparently now inactive.
There is one important vertical crack to one console table and two on the other (approx. 40 cm.).
Marble : As stated in the catalogue, they are restored.
There are the inevitable scratches and chips to the edges.
There are some losses to the front and the back of one console.
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