A GILT BRONZE MOUNTED EBONIZED AND ENGRAVED BRASS INLAY BOULLE STYLE MARQUETRY SIDE CABINET France, late 19th century

of serpentine form, surmounted by an inset white and grey moucheté marble top, the central door opening to a mahogany lined interior

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use. The marble top showing restored break to its proper righthand side, now showing a yellow filler. Some brass banding lifting in a few places, which will need to be glued and reapplied to cabinet. On both sides one can see extensive loss to brass inlay, now overpainted with a goldish color.
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.