A GEORGE II MAHOGANY AND PARCEL-GILT BUREAU BOOKCASE

the upper section fitted with a pair of cupboard doors opening to three shelves above a bank of four small drawers.  Pediment later. 

Overall in good condition, pediment and cartouche later, the pediment browner and less red than the rest of the cabinet, the cartouche and shaped edge around the mirror glass regilt, the slant front with stress tears to the veneer, small area of lifting to veneer, escutcheons later, some infilled age cracks with some areas of inpainting, some chips and patches to veneers, long drawers with repaired age cracks, losses to veneer of drawer divide at right, some old worm to blocks of feet, overall with some old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises consistent with age and use.
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.