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.
This very elegant sofa is in good overall condition.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
There are some minor losses to the grey-painting revealing the white-gesso and the bare-wood underneath especially to the finial of the arm-rests.
There is a trace of restoration to the seat-rail visible to the back (with a crack approx. 15 cm. to the right side) and under the seat-rail.
Two rails showing traces of restoration.
There are traces of old woodworms now apparently inactive.
The upholstery is in good overall condition despite very minor black stains to the seat.
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