Garouste & Bonetti

plateau en bois teinté corail, la ceinture peinte noire à découpe centrale d'un motif flammé, ouvrant par deux tiroirs latéraux au recto ; les quatre pieds et les deux poignées des tiroirs teintés à l'imitation de branches de corail

Nombreuses fines rayures d'usage sur l'ensemble du plateau, dont trois plus importantes vers le centre et usure du vernis, traces de colle, de verres et quelques petits coups épars. Manque de placage sur un angle de la tranche du plateau. Usures a la peinture sur la tranche inférieure des tiroirs. Traces de salissures et petites saletés a l'intérieur des tiroirs. Usure au vernis de la poignée de gauche. Manque de vernis sur un des pieds postérieur, vers le centre. Un éclat dans le bois d'un pied, a la base. Several scratches on the table top, all consistant with normal use, two more important towards the centre. Wear of the varnish, traces of glue and some dents. A lack of veneer on the angles of the sides. Wear of the paint on the lower left edges. Some traces of dirt on the insides of the drawers. Wear of the varnish on the left handle. Lack of varnish on the posterior feet, towards the center. A shard of wood on one of the feet at the base.
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.