A French Provincial kingwood, tulipwood and parquetry coiffeuse, mid 18th century

the central section enclosing a mirror, each hinged flap with a recess, above a serpentine central drawer flanked on either side by a dummy drawer above two further drawers, the right drawer fitted with receptacles for writing implements

The piece is overall slightly faded especially on the left side. There are some minor restorations to the veneer. There is a hairline construction crack in the panel on the right side which is slightly warped. There is also a vertical crack in the central section of the top which can easily be filled. The central pull-out slide is missing its handle and the second drawer on the left side is completely sealed. In otherwise good condition.
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