An Italian Baroque-style trompe l'oeil bureau bookcase, in the manner of Maison Jansen

The cupboard doors open to reveal a fitted interior with shelves, three small drawers and a cupboard door; the fall front opens to reveal a cupboard door flanked by to niches and two drawers.  

In overall good condition, with craquelure to painted surfaces. Some hairline horizontal age cracks. Some small traces of restoration and retouching in areas. With chips and losses of the painted decoration, especially to edges and corners. The escutcheon on fall front is loose.
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.