Antique French oil painting portrait study of a cavalier gentleman

Antique French oil painting portrait study of a cavalier gentleman. French School, circa 1800-50. Oil on canvas, laid on board. Elaborate gilt gesso frame. Depicts a gentleman in lace collar, possibly a cavalier. Size of frame: 23.25 x 18.5 inches; Size of painting: 19.5 x 14.75 inches; Size of front portrait aperture: 19 x 14.25 inches. Weight: 2.8 kg (allow 10 kg volumetric weight once packed). Condition commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches and some knocks to and pieces missing from gesso frame but all part of its charm and character. Priced accordingly. Best described as shabby chic or faded grandeur. This painting is quite sombre and melancholy and, although photographed in daylight, please understand that it is quite dark in reality.