A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT BOOKCASE circa 1765

the stepped molded cornice with applied Greek key ornament and centered by a swan neck molded pediment carved with foliate scrolls and clasps enclosing open fret foliate ornaments and with a platform carved with a foliate pendant, the four glazed doors below with geometric astragals and enclosing moveable shelves, the extended conforming lower part with two figured paneled doors with incurved corners enclosing carved circular patera enclosing shelves and flanked at each side by four graduated drawers with cock beading, and supported on a conforming molded plinth.

Sotheby's, New York, January 24, 1987, lot 193

Overall good condition, the upper section now with a watered silk back lining, the lower section with some chips and scuffs to cockbeading of drawer fronts, brass strip to right door slightly loose, 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.