Antique Continental oil painting portrait study of gent reading to lady

Antique Continental oil painting portrait study of gent reading to lady.

English School, circa 1860-90.

Unsigned, artist unknown.

Oil on canvas, laid on board. Elaborate gilt gesso frame.

Style: Romanticism.

Size of frame: 18.5 x 17 inches;

Size of portrait: 10 x 8.75 inches;

Size of front portrait aperture: 9.5 x 8.5 inches.

Weight: 2.2 kg (allow 5 kg volumetric weight once packed).

Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches and a vertical split in the board/panel but otherwise fine.

Priced accordingly.

A little note about shipping:

This beautiful piece is very old, and its gesso plaster frame is naturally rather delicate. We will pack it with the utmost care to help it reach you safely. That said, it’s possible that fragments of plaster may loosen in transit — this is quite normal for antique frames of this kind. By purchasing, you’re accepting this small risk when shipping by courier. Unfortunately, I’m not able to offer refunds or returns for losses of gesso that may occur in delivery.