A GEORGE II MAHOGANY BUREAU CABINET circa 1755

with a flat cornice with a dentil molding above a blind fret ornamented frieze, the two glazed doors below with geometric astragals, opening to adjustable shelves above four small drawers, the sloping figured front below opening to a leather-lined writing surface and an interior fitted with an arrangement of small drawers and pigeon holes centered by a small cupboard door flanked by fluted pilasters concealing document drawers, the shaped valance above concealing shallow drawers, above two short and three long graduated drawers with cock-beading, and supported on shaped bracket feet.

Overall good condition, the upper section with minor losses and crystallization to the mirror glass, the lower section with minor age cracks to side panels, large chip to front left foot, overall with some old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises consistent with age and use.
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.
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