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Reverse Painted Glass Painting
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Framed reverse painted glass 1960's geometric design painting.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Reverse Painted Glass Painting
Reverse Painted Glass Painting
H 37 in W 37 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Reverse Painted Glass Paintings
By C. Oakley
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of 1960s reverse painted and gilt glass paintings depicting zodiac imagery of Taurus and
Category

Vintage 1960s British Paintings

Materials

Glass

Pair of Reverse Painted Glass Paintings
Pair of Reverse Painted Glass Paintings
H 30.25 in W 36.75 in D 2 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in New Orleans, LA
Glass takes the place of canvas in this Qing Dynasty reverse glass painting dating to the 19th
Category

19th Century Qing Paintings

Materials

Oil, Glass

17th Century Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A rare pair of mated, hand-painted, verre églomisé, 17th c. Dutch harbor scenes featuring figures
Category

1630s Paintings

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pair of antique reverse glass paintings
Located in London, GB
reverse glass painting entails paint being applied to glass: consequently, accents and other features that
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18th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings

Materials

Glass

Suzy Bartolini Reverse Painting on Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Suzy Bartolini reverse painting, French artist born 1930. Well known for her reverse painting of
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Vintage 1930s French Paintings

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass, Paint

Robert Shirk Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painting by American artist Robert Shirk captures playful illusions by painting layered plexiglass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Plexiglass

Robert Shirk Reverse Glass Painting
Robert Shirk Reverse Glass Painting
H 51.5 in W 75.5 in D 1 in
Robert Loughlin Original Reverse Painting on Glass
By Robert Loughlin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic original painting by Robert Loughlin on glass. Painted in reverse on the backside of the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Paintings

Materials

Glass

Original Reverse Glass Painting by Ivicevic Slobodan
By Ivicevic Slobodan
Located in Miami, FL
Oil on reverse glass framed painting, signed upper left by listed Croatian artist, Ivicevic
Category

20th Century Croatian Paintings

Materials

Glass

19th Century Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
A 10th century Chinese reverse painting on glass. A snow landscape with people and houses in snow.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass

"Nightfall" - Limited Edition Reverse Painted Etching on Glass 1/100
Located in Soquel, CA
"Nightfall" - Limited Edition Reverse Painted Etching on Glass 1/100 A mirrored moon rises over
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1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Etching, Paint, Glass

19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
19th century unusual Chinese reverse painting on glass, depicting a busy Hong Kong harbour scene
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Italian 18th Century Reverse Painted on Glass Painting in Its Original Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb Italian 18th century reverse painted on glass painting in its original frame. The painting
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Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A good quality C19th Chinese reverse painting on glass of large size, brightly coloured with
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Yangtze River Bridge Reverse Glass Painted Mirror, c. 1969
Located in Chicago, IL
This reverse glass mirror painting depicts the Yangtze River Bridge, the first heavy bridge
Category

20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint

Indonesian Reverse Painting on Glass with Gilt
Located in New York, NY
Indonesian, Javanese, reverse painting on glass of three figures with gilt paint, one with a blue
Category

20th Century Japonisme Paintings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Taoist Immortals, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Portrait Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wood, Glass

Antique Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5000 Antique Chinese Reverse painting on glass et in a period frame with brass hanger
Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Reverse glass floral paintings in giltwood frames
Located in London, GB
Reverse glass floral paintings in giltwood frames Continental, 19th Century Frame: Height 55.5cm
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Antique 19th Century European Paintings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of extraordinary reverse paintings on glass of St. Mark and St. John. St. Mark has a lion
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Paintings

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of French Reverse Glass Paintings or Cartoons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of French reverse glass paintings or cartoons, each of oval form, one depicting a man with a
Category

Antique 1830s French Sporting Art Paintings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paint

Rare Pair of Eglomise Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare pair of hand painted reveres mirrored eglomise paintings The borders are mirrors with that
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Early 20th Century French Adirondack Paintings

Materials

Mirror, Paint

19th Century Antique silhouette of children, reverse painted on glass
Located in Harkstead, GB
ambling along, perhaps to school Reverse painted onto glass, backed with laid paper 5½ x 7½ excluding
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Glass

Pair of Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in Essex, MA
Each nicely painted in reverse. One depicting a boy playing a flute to a terrapin in a sea and the
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Pair of Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Pair of Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
H 13.5 in W 17.25 in D 0.5 in
Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass
Located in Norton, MA
A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese pair of Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Pair of Reverse Glass Paintings, each depicting a young lady seated at a table, one
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Verre Eglomise Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Verre Eglomise Chinese Export reverse glass painting. Beautiful Chinese reverse glass
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese Junk Reverse Oil Painting on Glass 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3537 Reverse oil painting on glass with gilt detailing. Set in a gilt wood frame Image size
Category

1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte Reverse Painting On Glass
Located in Toledo, OH
Reverse painting on glass of Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte (1784-1860) He was Napoleons youngest
Category

20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Paintings

Materials

Glass

Fish Study, painting, Reverse painting on glass gold leaf, oil, cobalt, water
By Carol Bennett
Located in Riverdale, NY
Fish Study by Hawaii artist Carol Bennett is a reverse painting on glass artwork. It is Oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Old Homestead" Reverse Glass Landscape Painting of a River
Located in Houston, TX
Reverse glass painting of an old homestead on a lake. The painting is framed in a decadent gold
Category

1970s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Biedermeier Reverse Glass Painting, Silhouette Portrait of a Lady
Located in Hamburg, DE
Biedermeier reverse glass painting with silhouette Portrait of a lady in a lavish robe. This fine
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Paintings

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Art Reverse Painted Immortal & Boy with Peach Painting on Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Chinese hand painted reverse painting on glass. Features an Immortal and a boy holding a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Chinese Qing Reverse Painted Mirror, Framed
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare early 19th century Chinese Qing Export Reverse Painting on mirror. Picture features Chinese
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Chinese Reverse Painted Glass and Hardwood Table Screen
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual table screen featuring a reverse glass painted portrait of a young noble lady set into a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

ROMAN WIELOCH - Kraków - Reverse Painting on Glass - Poland - Circa 2000
Located in Chatham, ON
ROMAN WIELOCH - 'Kraków' - Contemporary reverse painting on glass - view of St. Mary's Church
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint

Style of Arthur B. Davies, Art Nouveau Muses, Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Larchmont, NY
Style of Arthur B. Davies Untitled (Muses), c. 1920 Reverse glass painting 19 x 24 in. Reverse
Category

1920s Art Nouveau Nude Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil, Laid Paper

"Labour & Health", After Thomas Barker of Bath Pastoral Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Detroit, MI
refers to paint being applied to the reverse side of the glass. Traditionally in painting the base layers
Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait with Painted Fan, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
of reverse glass painting. Lending the finished work a subtle three-dimensional effect, painting on
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of a Young Woman, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese Reverse Oil Painting on Glass Village Landscape 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3536 Chinese Landscape reverse oil Painting on glass with gilt detailing Set in a gilt wood
Category

1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice late 19th century to early 20th century, Chinese export reverse glass painting
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting
Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting
H 16.5 in W 22.25 in D 1.5 in
American Reverse-Glass Painting of the Ship ‘Hurricane’ of Boston
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An American reverse-glass painting of the ship ‘Hurricane’ of Boston, of rectangular form showing a
Category

Antique 1880s American Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint

Reverse Glass Painting of Saint George and the Dragon
Located in Stamford, CT
Verre églomisé, or reverse glass painting with gilding of Saint George and the Dragon. St George
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Glass

A Lovely Reverse Painted Portrait on Glass of An Edwardian Beauty
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Lovely Reverse Painted Portrait on Glass of An Edwardian Beauty A truly skillful piece, this
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Paintings

Materials

Glass

Pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of fabulous vintage Chinese reverse paintings on glass. Most likely made for export in mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Paintings, Set of Four, circa 1825
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A set of four circa 1825 Chinese Export polychrome reverse glass paintings comprised of figural
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

A Chinese 'European subject' reverse glass painting after an English print
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. H. 38.7 x W. 44.3 cm (incl. frame) H. 31.8 x W. 37.5 cm (image) Chinese reverse glass paintings for
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Glass

Pair of reverse painted asian Drawings
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of reverse painted Chinese paintings on glass. There is art paper within the frame that has
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass

Set of Four Eighteenth Century Dutch Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in Essex, MA
Each in later bird’s-eye maple frames. Depicting farm animals and skaters on a pond, houses and people in daily pursuits along a waterway.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Paintings

Materials

Glass

19th Century Maple Framed Reverse Glass Painting of Nelson's Flagship Victory
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
An early 19th century maple framed reverse glass silhouette painting of Nelson's flagship Victory
Category

Antique 1830s Paintings

Materials

Glass

"Flame Angel" Abstract mixed media reverse triptych painting behind glass
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Reverse Painted Image on Glass in a Gilt Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful reverse painted glass image. The image of a 17th C. female is wonderfully done and in
Category

Antique 18th Century European Paintings

Materials

Paint, Giltwood

Large Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Glass, the Beauty
Located in Norton, MA
Large charming 19th-century Chinese export reverse glass painting, depicting the beauty of
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare Pair of Flemish 18th Century "Verre Églomisé" Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of Flemish 18th century "Verre Églomisé" Reverse Glass Paintings, each depicting
Category

Antique 18th Century Finnish Baroque Paintings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paint

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting, Young Napoleon Bonaparte
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting, 19th century portrait of a young Napoleon Bonaparte; 13 1/2
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Woman, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Chinese portrait depicts a young woman and was painted using a reverse glass painting
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Taoist Immortals, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Chinese Reverse Glass Paintings, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
glass painting technique. Painting in reverse on the opposite side of a piece of glass meant the painter
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Chinese Reverse Painting of a Dog
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chinese reverse painting on glass of a dog or spaniel painted in a charming naive manner
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Glass

Chinese Reverse Painting of a Dog
Chinese Reverse Painting of a Dog
H 17 in W 20 in D 1 in
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Reverse Painted Glass Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the reverse painted glass painting you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A reverse painted glass painting — often made from glass, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are 587 variations of the antique or vintage reverse painted glass painting you’re looking for, while we also have 22 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the reverse painted glass painting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A reverse painted glass painting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, folk art and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Meissen Porcelain, Herend and Johann Joachim Kändler each produced at least one beautiful reverse painted glass painting that is worth considering.

How Much is a Reverse Painted Glass Painting?

A reverse painted glass painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,332, while the lowest priced sells for $52 and the highest can go for as much as $450,000.
Questions About Reverse Painted Glass Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reverse painting is a method of glass art. The artist paints the back of a glass panel so the finished work can be seen from the opposite side. The technique is centuries old and pieces can be found in a variety of art styles. Browse a selection of reverse painted pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a glass lampshade can be painted. It’s best to use a paint that’s designed to be applied to glass and to use the instructions that are provided with that paint to get the best results. Shop a range of antique and modern glass lampshades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can paint a glass window. Certain types of paint are optimal for glass and include enamel acrylics, specially formulated solvent-based paints and acrylics specifically suited for glass. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of painted glass windows from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between stained glass and painted glass is how it is made. To create stained glass, an artisan adds pigments to the glass and then fires it at high temperatures to permanently change the appearance of the material. With painted glass, color is added after firing and may rub off or fade with age. You'll find a large selection of glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Windows that appear to be made of painted glass are called stained glass windows. Stained glass windows are made of glass that has been colored by mixing molten glass with metallic oxides. Shop a range of stained glass pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a glass lamp shade. You can use glass paints or acrylic paint to give old glass fixtures an inexpensive makeover. You can also use stencils for added visual appeal. Find a variety of lamp shades on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, it is safe to paint a glass lampshade as long as you are using glass-specific paint. One thing to note: If your lampshade is translucent (versus opaque), the paint color will look slightly different when you turn the lamp on.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The craft of painting enamel on glass is called enameling. Because regular paint would simply wash off glass, the artisan uses enamel and fires it into the glass once they have painted the design. Browse a range of enameled glass pieces on 1stDibs.