A GEORGE I GILT-GESSO CHINESE LACQUER-MOUNTED PIER TABLE

Top and bottom associated, base reduced in length.

Butterfield's, San Francisco, April 7, 1987

Together with a loose glass top; the top and bottom associated; the lacquer top with rippling and age cracks and with extensive restorations, inpainting and craquelure with losses and inpainting; the base appears to have been reduced in width, the frieze being cut in two places to each long side; the internal rails to the long sides later; chips losses and wear to the gadroon molded edge; the gesso to the frieze possibly later and with restorations; the legs with losses to gesso and with inpainting.
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.