A pair of 19th century bamboo, painted and parcel-gilt embossed paper-mounted Japanese lacquer bookshelves

Overall good condition; the first with small areas of inpainting to lacquer top and with some scratches and minor areas of abrasions; areas of lifting to leather covers to interior of shelves in places and with small losses and inpainting especially to the corners; lifting and small cracks and losses to the leather to the side panels with wear and loss to the gilding; the other with wear to lacquer top at upper left corner and with small surface abrasions to center of panel; losses to top of leather back panel to interior of top shelf; areas of lifting to leather covers to interior of shelves in places and with small losses and inpainting especially to the corners; lifting and small cracks and losses to the leather to the side panels with wear and loss to the gilding; overall with some wear to bamboo with some age cracks to feet and small nicks.
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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