with characteristic attractive graining resembling 'chicken feathers', with a rounded protruding rectangular top  supported on slightly splayed, rounded corner posts, beaded where they meet the side panels and doors, with rounded, molded frames and fitted with rectangular lockplates and pulls, the doors opening from the removable central stile to reveal two shelves and a pair of drawers, all above a plain, beaded apron and shaped stretchers

Christie's New York, 16th September 1999, lot 110.

The top and door panels with slight shrinkage. There is a chip to the edge of the top frame. The upper corner of one of the doors has a patch repair. The surface is worn and there are stains on the top and at the base of the doors.
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.