Secrétaire en cabinet en acajou et placage d’acajou flammé d’époque Empire

ouvrant par un tiroir en partie supérieure et par un abattant flanqué de termes découvrant un tiroir, un casier et une série de sept tiroirs ; reposant sur un piètement à sphinges ailées et fond de miroir ; ornementation de bronze doré ; dessus de marbre noir

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks throughout due to age and handling. The central gilt-bronze mount of the upper drawer has been shortened in lenght. Two minor symetrical losses to the ornament above the female head on the left upper corner. The escutchon of the fall front door is associated. A vertical shrinkage crack on each lateral side and two horizontal shrinkage cracks on the fall front door have been restored. Three wings of the figures of the base have been restored. Some minor chips and rubbing to the gilding and the black patina of these figures. Some dents on the veneer on the plinth. The marble is very slightly scratched as expected. A small minor loss to the leather top at the reverse of the fall front door.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."