An Italian Neoclassical kingwood, tulipwood, fruitwood, and ebonized marquetry rolltop desk Lombardy, circa 1790

The pull-out rolltop opening to reveal a felt writing surface and four small drawers. Distressed, formerly mounted with handles and escutcheons.

With general age and construction cracks, consistent with age. Some of the veneers are lifting, others have caved in and show evidence of restoration and retouching. Traces of old worm to the sides, losses to the veneers. With surface abrasions and scratches with a rather pronounced one on the fall front. The varnish has gone slightly opaque, however this can be reversed with restorations. A significant horizontal age crack to the left side, and some smaller one to the right side. Further losses of veneer to the legs, otherwise in sound 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.
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