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Chinese Export Reverse Glass Paintings, Set of Four, circa 1825

About the Item

A set of four circa 1825 Chinese Export polychrome reverse glass paintings comprised of figural court views and battle scenes in original 'Chinese Chippendale' parcel-gilt aubergine lacquer frames and reverse backboards. A remarkable and exceptionally rare set of good size and condition. Provenance: Legendary fine English antiques dealers Jackson-Mitchell, Inc. of Wilmington, DE (fl. 1968 -2002), private English collection prior, private Greenwich, CT collection thence. Literature: Audric, Thierry. 'Chinese Reverse Glass Painting 1720-1820: An Artistic Meeting Between China and the West'. Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften, 2020.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 1.63 in (4.15 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1825
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Set in phenomenal condition for age and medium. One panel with non-detracting minor loss to upper left corner glass with associated paint loss, minor paint-loss to lower right corner. Frames with wear; all present beautifully. Measurements approx.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002126022142
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