A George III inlaid mahogany serpentine-fronted chest of drawers circa 1780

Overall good restored condition; nice figuring to the veneers; the top with minor warpage; the top drawer with later subdivisions; the second drawer with a small chip to the cockbeading; the third drawer with loss to cockbeading of right side and chip to cockbeading of top right corner; each drawer front with two small circular patches; the drawer bottoms each with a large age crack and with a red wash to the underside; the apron with some water spots; some small patches to the veneers of the drawer dividers; the underside with a light red wash and lacking two glue blocks; minor old worm to corner blocks of feet; front left leg with slight separation at apron with subsequent tearing to veneer; right foot with slight separation from apron and small cracks and veneer patch; minor lifting and losses to ebony stringing; 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.
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