AN EMPIRE STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED FLAME FIGURED MAHOGANY SECRÉTAIRE À ABATTANT Paris, late 19th Century

surmounted by a black Belgian marble top, a long drawer, the fall front opening to an arrangement of small drawers and a niche flanked by columns, green gilt tooled leather writing surface, the lower part of the cabinet opening to a safe drawer.

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface 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.