Jean Puiforcat

Overall in good condition. Leather shows signs of age and use, with surface scratches, discoloration, dryness and rubbing throughout. Multiple repairs to leather: the largest is 2 ½ x 1 inches in size. The leather adjacent to one of the knobs with a ½ inch tear and slight lifting. The leather tape affixing the folder "doors" to the writing platform are later replacements. The leather lining the interiors of the "doors" with some rubbing and discoloration. The leather overwrap of all edges with scattered losses throughout consistent with age and use. One "door" with four repaired tears along one short edge and probably one repair on long edge. The area surrounding knobs with additional dryness, rubbing and prior restorations. The paper lined interior with some discoloration. The underside of the sous-main covered with brown felt. The silver currently presents with a few light surface scratches consistent with age and use.
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.