RUBEN, Franz Leo (German,1842-1920): Young dancing girl in colorful dress, O/C, 23'' x 12 1/2'', signed lower right and dated 1898, encased in an elaborate heavily carved gilt gesso molding with wear, missing gesso and visible repair, enclosed by a walnut veneered deep dish shadow box with velvet lining, 39 3/4'' x 29 1/2''. The display will need some TLC, but impressive as is. Condition - slight touches of in-paint throughout. Est. $6000/8000**