Samuel Marx

Liz O'Brien, New York

Anne Bony, Furniture & Interiors of the 1940s, Paris, 2003, p. 114 (for a similar chest of drawers)

Overall good condition with surface discolorations as expected with age and use. Scattered surface dirt throughout which have left the overall chests with some variation in the color of the parchment sections. Scuffs and scratches throughout. With minor losses and lifting along the joint lines scattered throughout. No major losses of the parchment covering. One of the chests with a circular area of discoloration to the top measuring 6 inches in diameter. Both of the cabinets with discoloration to the feet as seen in the catalogue illustration. With one drawer to the top portion of each cabinet and the lower portion with two doors. The horizontal decoration makes the case appear as a chest of drawers. The interior of the lower portion fitted with a single shelf and divided lower portion. The interior of the case element and drawer with marbled pattern paper. Lacking keys. With some areas of liquid discoloration the lower case portion. Backs of the cabinets are not finished and therefore the works are intended for use against the wall.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.