A Napoleon III gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and tulipwood Meuble À Hauteur d'Appui Paris, circa 1875

the serpentine-shaped white marble top with rounded front corners inset above three frieze drawers and above a central cupboard flanked by two glazed cupboard compartments. 

Overall in good condition with the usual scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use especially to apron and legs. There is a vertical crack behind the shaped mount centering the cupboard door. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places and some mounts will need to be re-tightened. The marble with the usual chips to edges and scratches to surface consistent with age and extensive staining throughout. There is a loss to the gilt-bronze banding of approximately 2 inches to the right hand side.
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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