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 pair of bergères is in good overall condition.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and shrinkage cracks consistent with age and use.
There are some losses to the grey-painting revealing the white-gesso and the bare wood underneath especially to the finial of the arm-rests.
There are some very minor losses to the carving especially to the upper part of the armrests of one bergère.
The seat-rails of the both bergères have been restored with wooden rails.
There are some traces of old woodworms now apparently inactive.
The upholstery is in good overall condition despite some very minor wear, and one water stains to one seat.
There is a water stains to one seat.
Structurally sound.
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