Dated 1877 European Old Master Style Portrait, After Rubens, Signed “Christo von Buffalo” Areas of paint loss

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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

Finding a true pair that has remained together through centuries like this is becoming increasingly rare

Dated 1877 European Old Master Style Portrait, After Rubens, Signed “Christo von Buffalo” Areas of paint lossDated 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