A George III mahogany breakfront secrétaire bookcase

in two sections, the upper section surmounted by a break-fronted cornice centered by a broken swan-neck pediment centered by a small pedestal with oval patera and surmounted by a turned unr-form finial above a conforming case centered by a pair of glazed doors with pointed-arch mullions and flanked by similarly glazed doors each opening to two adjustable shelves, the projecting lower section fitted with a secretaire drawer opening to an arrangment of pigeonholes and small drawers before a leather-lined writing surface, above three graduated long drawers and flanked by a deep drawer above a cupboard door opening to a shelf, the whole raised on a molded plinth.

Sold in these rooms, October 21, 2000, lot 106

Overall good condition; the upper section fitted for electricity; old repaired cracks to the oval patera to cornice; the upper section with chip to bottom left corner of break fronted section; the side sections to upper section now joined with central section; the lower section in good condition with perishing to finish in places; overall with old marks, scratches and minor nicks.
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.