A pair of Italian neoclassical style walnut and fruitwood marquetry small demi-lune commodes Naples

each with a pink marble top, above a frieze drawer, above a cupboard door on square tapering legs.

Doyle's, New York, February 8, 1989

Restorations to the marble including small fillings and re-gluing of the marbles (both severed). Minor marks, dents, and small losses of veneer, especially to top wave-frieze below the marble top. With further losses, fillings, and losses to fillings along the sides and top edge. Old age hairline cracks to the veneer, particularly to one of the commodes where they are visible on the sides and interior of the central door. Traces of infill along the marquetry ovals, and other marquetry designs. Very small hairline cracks along the parquetry veneer, but perfectly consistent with age and apparently stable, and in no immediate need of attention. Minor marks and dents consistent with age, in otherwise good condition.
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.