An Italian Grotto-style carved wood shell piano bench
Late 19th/early 20th century
Appears unmarked
The scallop shell seat set upon an architectural pedestal and four foliate scrolled feet
25.25" H x 17" W x 16" D

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. As well, there is heavier scratching and scattered chips to the carved details and flat of the seat. The largest chip is along the back right edge and measures approximately 0.75" long. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.