An Italian Rococo Parcel-Gilt, White-Painted and Carved Sofa Mid-18th Century

With scattered age and construction cracks, dents, chips and abrasions. Some cracks with old restorations. Carving with some minor chips and abrasions. Gesso with cracks and some losses. Proper right front leg with wide track; recommend restoration. Armrest on same side loose. Seat partially rerailed, legs blocked. Backrest reinforced on reverse. With scattered old worm damage. Redecorated with rubbing and some losses to paint and gilding. In sound condition.
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