The Private Collection of Secretary Madeleine K. Albright

The group appearing in overall good and ready to hang condition. The frames having minor nicks, scrapes, and scuffs consistent with age and use. The porcelain plaques each exhibit an even pattern of crazing to the surface. Each porcelain plaque having drilled holes at the top which are hidden by the frames. The Lafayette example has a minor hairline crack in the lower right quadrant, not appearing to impact stability. The wood back of this example's frame has a crack but remains stable. Please note: the plaques have note been examined outside of their frames.

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