Attributed to Maison Blaise & ThÉodore Millet 1853-1918 A gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and satiné cube parquetry bureau à rognon Paris, circa 1900

the upper structure fitted with four solid mahogany bombe small drawers and flanked by a pair of twin-light candelabras, the bureau with a sliding writing surface with a gilt-tooled brown leather surface, the frieze with three drawers.

In good condition, with the usual minor scratches and nicks to veneer and carcass, and with tarnishing to gilt bronze in places. Some light scratches and stain to brown leather writing surface.
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.

For a note on Maison Millet please see lot 413 in the present sale.