A Louis XVI cream and green-painted and carved bergère circa 1770

Back left leg with a restored break. Both carved rosettes at top of front legs are lacking. Some dark stains to bottom of upholstery and legs. With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions, all consistent with age and use; largest cracks to joins of front legs with seat rails. Redecorated, paint now with scattered losses, rubbing and surface dirt. In overall sound condition. Minor chips to carving.
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