Paul Evans

in collaboration with Phillip Lloyd Powell

Suzanne Lipschutz, Secondhand Rose, New York

Overall excellent original condition. The exterior with one very minor rubbing and some minor white paint flecks. Doors open with ease. Some scratches and paint loss to the lower portion of the base. The interior is intricately fitted with a storage area to the middle with bifold doors. The shelf in this portion is illuminated as well as the area below the shelf. With inset ice bucket to the proper right side with cover. Green felt covered panel to the front of the icebucket area is removal, so ice bucket can be taken out. The four gold leaf covered drawers open with ease. Minor surface dirt to the interior. With plug adjacent to the light element of the proper left side. Minor chip to one of the frames adjacent to the drawers, measuring ¾ inch. Minor areas of paint loss to the interior of the case to both the proper right and proper left side measuring approximately 1 ½ x 1/8 inch. There are three additional scratches which appear to have been attempted to cover with a similar color paint. Although slightly off in color, they have been sensitively undertaken. Minor scratches adjacent to the removable shelves as expected when the shelves would have been removed and altering shelf height. Proper right side on the back of the case with minor loss to the gold leaf portion measuring 1 x ¾ inch, which shows to the natural wood paneling behind. A superb piece with many intricate details.
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.