A Louis XV gray-painted and carved card table mid-18th century

with later trompe l'oeil painted top.

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. In overall sound condition. Top is later. Drawers possibly later. Top is with very fine age cracks following the grain of the wood and with some minor abrasions and losses to decoration but generally in good condition.
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