the first, with a painted leaf depicting two lovers surrounded by scenes from daily life: a woman breastfeeding, another buying fabric, etc., the reverse with two lovers suspending a hammock by a fountain, the mother-of-pearl sticks and guards pierced, carved, silvered, gilt and foiled with the triumphant return of a hero, paste pivot, in a later paper case ; the second, with a painted leaf depicting elegant musicians and dancers in a garden, the reverse with gallant couples painted in colour or en grisaille, the ivory sticks finely pierced and carved asymmetrically with putti among garlands of flowers, the guards inset with panels of verre églomisé on a pink foil ground, in a later paper case

1. some wear and tears along edges and folds, and at junction with sticks, some patches of restoration, some losses to silver, gilding and foil ornament. 2. some wear and tears along edges and folds and at junction with sticks, one verre églomisé panel broken, some chips to ivory sticks.
"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."