An absolutely beautiful piece of French antique embroidery and beadwork textile in a unique folder style item
reflecting the portability and refinement expected of luxury travel goods in the late 19th century
The figures are surrounded by drapery and framed interior details
a woman resting on the bridge
Binding: Contemporary half calf
Dated 1877 European Old Master Style Portrait, After Rubens, Signed “Christo von Buffalo” An absolutely beautiful piece ofDated 1877 European Old Master Style Portrait, After Rubens, Signed Christo von Buffalo A striking 19th century oil on canvas portrait of a bearded gentleman, signed and dated 1877 on the reverse, and inscribed Rubens, indicating it was painted in homage to the great Flemish master, Peter Paul Rubens. During the 19th century, it was a deeply rooted tradition for artists to study and recreate the works of Old Masters, both as a form of training and as