A Louis XV provincial gray and green-painted bibliothèque mid-18th century

With scattered age and construction cracks, dents and abrasions, all consistent with age and use. Redecorated, paint now with scattered losses, rubbing and surface dirt. Some scattered old worm damage to the back, possibly some under the paint which has later areas of infill and now has been overpainted and is flaking in areas. Upper left corner with crack and small loss to top molding. Grill probably later. Upper right corner with small loss (1 1/2) to corner molding. In overall sound condition
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