with trumpet neck and swan handles, the sides painted with the Rape of Europa and a pastoral landscape with a shepherd and his flock by a waterfall, within shaped gilt-edged reserves, raised on a gilt-bronze base cast with ribbon-tied reeds

with rubbing to gilding on handles and on the gilt ornament around and framing the paintings, some discoloration to shoulders, also with rubbing to gilding no base, the gilt-bronze base with several inherent flaws
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."