A Japanese copper-mounted parcel-gilt black lacquer cabinet on stand

the upper section fitted with a pair of doors opening to an arrangement of drawers, raised on a stand.

Overall good condition restored condition; the top with scratches, small chips and inpainting to the lacquer; the front panels each with vertical inpainted age cracks; minor age cracks; chips and areas of inpainting to lacquer of side panels; the drawers in good condition with some inpainting to the bottoms; the stand with small chips to the lacquer of the front apron; the side aprons appear to have some inpainting; the legs with chips, losses and inpainting to the lacquer and with areas of old worm; minor separation over lines of construction of X-form stretcher; overall with some old scratches and chips; the underside of cabinet with Japanese characters.
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.