Early XIX -French School A portrait of an elegant lady Medium : Oil on copper Provenance: From a private collection Overall measurements with the frame are 40 cm x 36 cm x 5 com and the painting itself measuring 29 cm x 24 cm A very finely painted early to mid 19th French School oil on metal portrait of an elegant lady with period costume , fine jewellery and white silk gloves sitting in her study . Very well executed the painting us in lovely original condition . Condition report : In excellent original condition with just a couple of tiny retouches to the background. The metal panel is straight and surface even . The paint surface is very stable with almost invisible craquelure under magnification. In lovely condition for its antiquity . The gilt frame is offered as a gift . The successful bidder will be responsible for paying any import duties and any associated VAT in the country of destination . Please refer to the auction terms regarding this before bidding. All of the art that we sell is insured for shipping ( subject to the above ). All shipping is professionally packed. . we have been getting most paintings shipped to most parts of the EU with 5 working days but we cannot guarantee this . We have on a couple of occasions experienced a few delays with customs in certain countries over the last few weeks. Please Note: Studio/Gallery photos of paintings on an easel on the published material are intended only to represent accurately the size of the painting within that room environment. Also refer to the shipping costs and note the auctioneers disclaimer regarding potential customs charges . We cannot calculate these as they are levied in the country of destination and the amount payable is determined by customs there and not by ourselves or the auctioneers. We have experienced some customs charging higher than expected import taxes; so we would advise bidders to attempt the establish the likely excise duties that your own National customs will charge you before bidding and committing to buy the painting. We must emphasise