VICTORIAN FRENCH MINIATURE GESSO & WOOD PORTRAIT FRAME

This listing is for a beautiful single miniature gesso French Victorian framed portrait.   This is part of a personal collection I am selling.  These have hung on my living room wall for over 20 years,  Decided it was time to let someone else enjoy them.  The outside of this  frame measures 6.5" tall by 5" wide at the widest points.  The inside of the frame measures approx.  5.25" tall  by 3  3/8 " wide.

 This frame is in very nice condition considering it is probably 100 + years old.   The gesso is strong and tight to the wood frame.   It does have tiny hairlines here and there ,  consistent with these kinds of frames, and age.   The portrait is a litho,  pretty, dainty lady with a white Spitz type dog.  Print appears to be in very good condition.  It is under glass.   I have not taken this out,  but believe it is original to frame.   The paper backing is missing,  you can see that some of the nails used to hold the picture in are old square nails.    PLEASE do not confuse these any of these frames I have listed with the newer composite, plastic, chalk frames used with vintage reproduction portraits.  

PLEASE NOTE:   I am sorry to have to do this,  but due to the changes ebay has made with the shipping insurance,  I am forced to make changes as well.  Up until now, I have not charge for handling or packing materials,  I do not add anything to cover ebays listing or final value fees.  I didn't want to pass  the increases on to my customers.

  I am afraid I cannot also absorb the cost of insurance, and continue to sell on ebay.  So I will be adding a handling fee to my auctions.  This handling fee will be  included in the quoted shipping.  Depending on the selling price,  a partial refund may be issued.    I am really sorry to have to do this,  but the focus on protection is for buyers,  and even honest sellers have to protect themselves. 

If more than one item is bought, and shipping is combined , the handling cost will be only enough to offset actual insurance costs,  which is included.   I never charge extra.   Please inform me that you are done bidding,  and I will carefully pack your items, and give you a exact shipping invoice.