An Italian Rococo walnut and fruitwood marquetry bureau cabinet mid-18th century

With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions. Veneer and marquetry with small losses, buckling, age and construction cracks, some infills, patches and further surface restorations. Lacking handles, now with plugged holes on drawers. Keyplates and opne knob from interior frawer detached but present. Lock detached. Refinished.Some old worm damage resulting in minor losses to wood. Partially rebacked. Proper right side with fading.
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