attributed to Maison Forest A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany, fruitwood and burr wood trellis marquetry secrétaire Paris, circa 1880

the slantfront opening to a satinwood and purpleheart veneered interior with ebony bandings fitted with two small drawers, one frieze drawer.

Overall good original condition; the legs slightly loose and wobbly; loss to the molded edge of the right side edge of the frieze drawer; overall with the usual minor chips, nicks, scratches and dents consistent with age and use; slight tarnishing and dirt to the gilt-bronze; losses to the baize lining; some infilled areas to the slant front.
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.

The attribution to the renown firm of Forest, established 31 rue Cambacéres in Paris is based on the distinctive bell flowers fruitwood marquetry on amboyna burr ground, a decoration often used by Maison Forest and that can be see in todays sale on lot 205.