Karel Frans Philippeau

This is an original oil on panel painting by Dutch artist Karel Frans Philippeau.  The title on the brass plaque reads, The traveller's Tale, created circa 1870.  The panel measures 13 1/2X17 3/4 inches.  The painting came from the Regent Street London Gallery, The British Galleries.  Inscribed on the label, "We the undersign guarante this to be a genuine work by Philippeau".   Housed in an Ebonized period frame.  The painting is signed Philippeau lower right corner.  The painting is in very fine condition.