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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.
PLEASE NOTE: PAYMENT MUST BE RECIEVED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF CLOSE OF AUCTION, UNLESS OTHERWISE PREARRANGED BEFORE BIDDING. ANY QUESTIONS ON PAYMENT PLEASE CONTACT ME, THANKS!
I DO NOT PACK MOST ITEMS UNTILL THE AUCTION HAS ENDED. I PACK WELL, AND WILL GET YOU THE BEST SHIPPING PRICE I CAN. I AM HAPPY TO COMBINE SHIPPING IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY & WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME. PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY AFTER WINNING, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BIDDING ON MORE ITEMS, I WILL THEN WAIT TO INVOICE.
All sales are considered final. Please view pictures, read entire description, and ask any questions, so you are comfortable with your bid. Your satisfaction is important to me. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT ME! I AM A SMALL SELLER, AND STRIVE FOR A 5 STAR RATING, SO IF I CAN DO SOMETHING BETTER, WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT IT.
HELLO, I am not a expert, just like hunting for treasures and passing them on to you! I describe my items as I see them, they are not new, most of the time very old and not perfect. I try to take good, and lots of pictures to help describe my items, if you find that you still have questions, please email, I welcome questions and comments. I WANT MY CUSTOMERS TO BE HAPPY, BUT CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DO NOT FULLY READ MY DESCRIPTION & VIEW PICTURES. THEY ARE THERE TO HELP YOU MAKE A INFORMED BID.
ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME. I CHECK MY MAIL FREQUENTLY WHEN I HAVE AUCTIONS RUNNING. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT ottawa@wildblue.net I WILL DO MY BEST TO ANSWER YOU QUICKLY.
Questions and answers about this item
Q: What are the dimensions of the opening?Thanks A: The inside of the frame measures approx. 5.25" tall by 3 3/8 " wide.
Nov 04, 2009
Q: Hi..what is the size of the image and rabbet? thanks A: Hello, thanks! That is what you get when you try to hurry, I have added the information you requested to the listing, I would forget my head if it wasn't attached. Thanks again for asking, Deb
ALL SALES ARE CONSIDERED FINAL. IF I HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT ERROR IN MY DESRIPTION OR PICTURES, PLEASE CONTACT ME, I AM A HONEST SELLER AND YOUR SATISFACTION IS IMPORTANT TO ME. I LEAVE FEEDBACK WHEN IT IS LEFT FOR ME, THAT WAY I KNOW YOU HAVE RECIEVED YOUR PURCHASE AND ARE HAPPY WITH IT.
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.