A GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY CABINET, CIRCA 1790

Antique Mart, Los Angeles, June 1987

Overall fair condition; top with some old stains and nicks, the reeded edge to the left side with slight lifting and bowing to one section approximately 5 inches in length; very small lifting to small section of veneer to the right side edge of the top; some old repaired breaks to molded edges with very minor losses; the doors with thing horizontal age cracks to the oval panels with some subsequent losses; brasses later; top drawer with loss to cockbeading to the left side and with small chip to the cockbeading of right side; bottom drawer with small chip to cockbeading of bottom edge; front left foot with age cracks to the foot facings; the back left and right feet each with a replaced foot facing; the back left foot with a later back block; side panels each with thin vertical age cracks to the bottom edges. Overall with some old nicks, scratches and wear; nice color and nice figuring to the veneers and timbers.
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.
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