A Pair of Venetian Rococo style marble top blackamoor tables

Sold Christie's, New York, June 13, 1987, lot 82

Overall good restored condition; re-gilt, one marble top loose from base; the paint to the faux leopard skins refreshed; small chips and wear to the black painted surface; chips and losses to the gilding in places; the black painted bases with scuffs and losses to the surface; overall with some inpainting, scratches and scuffs. One with age cracks to chest carrying through the back of the head; age cracks to the back of the faux drapery; the other with slight separation at lines of construction of gilded molded edge beneath top; small age crack to faux drapery above the head of the blackamoor.
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.