A FRENCH JAPONISME CARVED AND STAINED FRUITWOOD, PATINATED BRONZE AND MOTHER OF PEARL THREE PIECE SET PARIS, CIRCA 1900, BY DAI NIPPON

the assymetric suite comprising a tall desk-cabinet, the upper part with a convex door opening to one shelf and a cupboard door opening to a pink velvet lined interior fitted with two glass shelves, above a roll top opening to two small drawers and two compartments, green baze lined writing slide and one frieze drawer, the chair carved in high relief with a crouching dragon, the table mounted with gilt-bronze decoration, metalic label incribed DAI-NIPPON/FABRICANT A PARIS/ 3 & 5 Boud. des Capucines to the secrétaire, the table with a conforming white pencil inscription.

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, nicks and wear to carcass veneers consistent with age and use. Tarnishing in places to bronze mounts. Traces of dirt.
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.