Restorations throughout: patches, restored age cracks. Largest age cracks to sides. Old repair to one back foot. Old wood worm damage to back. Minor losses to veneer.
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.

With their bombé shapes, short yet graceful legs, and rich parquetry inlay, these commodes are emblematic products of Neapolitan cabinetmaking in the third quarter of the eighteenth century. While basically Rococo in their shape and form, the inlaid decoration of these works are distinctly Neoclassical. The interlaced star design incorporated into the front, sides and top of the commodes is another popular feature and can be found on other commodes of the same origin and age, such as the ones sold Sotheby's New York, April 1, 2010, lot 104, and October 3, 2008, lot 213. For a comparable pair of commodes with similar but less intricate inlay and undecorated tops, see Sotheby's New York, October 1, 2010, lot 84 ($62,500).