Antique Continental oil painting portrait study of Rubens in Florentine frame

Antique Continental oil painting portrait study of Rubens in Florentine frame. Continental School, circa 1880-1900. Unsigned, artist unknown. Depicts a portrait of Rubens. Oil on board. Elaborate gilt gesso Florentine frame. Size of frame: 18 x 13 inches; Size of portrait: 87.5 x 7 inches; Size of front portrait aperture: 8.5 x 6.25 inches. Weight: 370g (allow up to 5 kg volumetric weight once packed). Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches, very delicate and has had a repair to hanging ring on reverse, but all part of its charm and character. Priced accordingly. This item is very delicate and it is therefore recommended that it be collected from Brockley, London SE4, and is offered on this basis. It may, however, be possible for us to use a courier service to pack and send, albeit always at the buyer’s risk and expense. This item is obviously delicate and the gesso frame fragile. Therefore, whilst every care will be taken to pack this item extremely well, I cannot guarantee that some pieces of plaster will not become fragmented and dislodged. Please understand this before committing to buy and it will need to be understood that the buyer accepts this risk if having the item delivered by courier. No refunds will be available for this reason nor can the item be returned.