A FINE GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY SERPENTINE COMMODE ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY HILL OF MARLBOROUGH Circa 1770

with a crossbanded top above a serpentine front with brushing slide and three figured mahogany graduated drawers with oval stamped brass bail pulls, above a scalloped apron on splayed bracket feet.

Overall very good restored condition; beautiful quality; the top with various stains, old marks and scratches; nicks and minor repairs to edges; brushing slide slightly warped and with age cracks; minor replacements to keeled front stiles; drawer handles later and with patches to the inside edges; drawers with mahogany pieced fronts and sides; tearing to veneers of apron at join with front right leg and now with a triangular patch; inpainting and replacements to keeled edge of feet; back board replaced; warpage to middle drawer dust board; small triangluar patch to veneer of apron slightly left of center; minor patches to veneers of side aprons; drawer are lined with blue paper.
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.

Please see lot 476 for a footnote for this lot.