French Renaissance Revival walnut buffet deux corps, late 19th c., molded cornice, four upper cabinet doors carved with grotesques and urns, framed by fluted columns, paneled back board with plate rail enclosed by a spindled gallery, lower breakfront case fitted with four drawers, over four cabinet doors, center two doors each carved with a satyr mask, on bun feet, approx 98.5"h, 103.75"w, 26"d

10.24.24-I note that the sideboard is presently intact and structurally sturdy, the medial surface having horizontal splits with filled reinforcement, as well as minor staining and water rings commensurate with age and use, the gallery at the back panel has some mismatched spindles, and a split running about halfway across the gallery, the drawers currently operate smoothly, and the interior cabinet shelving appears sturdy and, interiors being overall well-kept/ clean, the carved elements are remarkably well-preserved and are currently free from significant losses, I observe minor evidence of old woodworm, and a minute amount of typical surface wear, such as a handful of very small chips, nicks, abrasions, and spotting to the bottom edge of lower case commensurate with use

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