A Syrian inlaid bone, mother-of-pearl and fruitwood parquetry three piece salon suite

Structurally sound; the parquetry is stable; however there are numerous losses of mother-of-pearl, fruitwood and bone inlay of the sofa and chairs; scratches to seats consistent with use; feet with wear and losses; amongst the losses to the inlay, two are important to record, the first is small chip to front left bracket of sofa; loss to framing of one bracket to back central leg of sofa; some patches and restorations to the top edge of one chair.
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.