A brass banded mahogany, kingwood and tulipwood grey marble topped secrétaire à abattant Louis XVI, circa 1780

The flap opening to reveal one shelve, above one long drawer, above central drawer flanked by four smaller drawers. The two doors opening to reveal one shelve. In reasonably good condition, sides slightly warped, left side, fall front, doors and interior with a few shrinkage cracks, lower right corner fall front with minor loss to the brass banding, minor veneer restorations, back feet restored, left back foot with wood split and brass ring lacking but still there, the grey marble top in overall good condition, the brass gallery partly loose to right back corner and small chip to marble.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."