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.
Good overall condition.
The website illustrations are accurate.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches, shrinkage cracks and rubbing due to age and use.
As stated in the catalogue one bronze element of the left part of the frond-to the finial of the left foot is detached and needs to be re-fixed.
As stated in the catalogue some foliate ormolu elements of the front frame and the lateral frames are later.
Gilding: with minor signs of tarnishing especially into the hollows.
Lacquer: with some losses and cracks as expected. With some minor vertical shrinkage cracks to all panels. One loss to the top of the lower drawer.
The left front feet with minor dents and losses. The finial of this feet with a crack.
Minor restorations with painting. Some minor water stains.
Marble: with minor chips and losses to the edges as expected.
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