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Pair of antique reverse glass paintings
Pair of antique reverse glass paintings

Pair of antique reverse glass paintings

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique reverse glass paintings Continental, 18th Century Frame: Height 46cm, width 40cm

Category

18th Century Renaissance Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

Qing Dynasty Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Qing Dynasty Chinese Reverse Glass Painting

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 Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Oil

Verre Eglomise Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting
Verre Eglomise Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting

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 Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood

Reverse Glass Painting of Saint George and the Dragon
Reverse Glass Painting of Saint George and the Dragon

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

Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

Pair of Chinese Reverse Glass Paintings, Early 20th Century
Pair of Chinese Reverse Glass Paintings, Early 20th Century

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 Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Woman, Early 20th Century
Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Woman, Early 20th Century

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 Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting of Warriors in Landscape, circa 1825
Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting of Warriors in Landscape, circa 1825

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting of Warriors in Landscape, circa 1825

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A fine circa 1825 Chinese Export polychrome reverse glass painting of a warrior group with horse

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

American Reverse-Glass Painting of the Ship ‘Hurricane’ of Boston
American Reverse-Glass Painting of the Ship ‘Hurricane’ of Boston

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

1880s American Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Paint

Early Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting Depicting Deer, Monkeys & Wildlife
Early Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting Depicting Deer, Monkeys & Wildlife

Early Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting Depicting Deer, Monkeys & Wildlife

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite early and highly unusual Chinese export reverse glass painting from the Qing Dynasty

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paint

Biedermeier Reverse Glass Painting, Silhouette Portrait of a Lady
Biedermeier Reverse Glass Painting, Silhouette Portrait of a Lady

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

1820s German Biedermeier Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

Chinese Pair 'Diptych' Reverse Glass Paintings of Port Life, Early 18th Century
Chinese Pair 'Diptych' Reverse Glass Paintings of Port Life, Early 18th Century

Chinese Pair 'Diptych' Reverse Glass Paintings of Port Life, Early 18th Century

Located in North Miami, FL

This pair of reverse glass paintings are truly one-of-a-Kind pieces. The scene has been beautifully

Category

18th Century Chinese Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paint

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Taoist Immortals, c. 1900
Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Taoist Immortals, c. 1900

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 Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Paint, Wood

Pair of Framed Chinese Emperor and Empress Reverse Glass Paintings
Pair of Framed Chinese Emperor and Empress Reverse Glass Paintings

Pair of Framed Chinese Emperor and Empress Reverse Glass Paintings

Located in Jacksonville, FL

reverse glass paintings depicting a Chinese Emperor and Empress. Encased in wood frames adorned with

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

Pair of Spanish Colonial School Reverse Glass Paintings Framed
Pair of Spanish Colonial School Reverse Glass Paintings Framed

Pair of Spanish Colonial School Reverse Glass Paintings Framed

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of 18th Century Spanish Colonial School Reverse Glass Paintings Gold Leaf Carved Frames. Each

Category

Early 18th Century Peruvian Baroque Revival Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Italian ebonized Fruitwood, Giltwood and Reserve Painted on Glass painting
Italian ebonized Fruitwood, Giltwood and Reserve Painted on Glass painting

Italian ebonized Fruitwood, Giltwood and Reserve Painted on Glass painting

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Painted on Glass painting. This well executed scene of a period courtship is set within an elegant

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood, Giltwood, Paint

Set of 3, 19th Century Allegorical Reverse Glass Paintings
Set of 3, 19th Century Allegorical Reverse Glass Paintings

Set of 3, 19th Century Allegorical Reverse Glass Paintings

Located in Atlanta, GA

**Set of 3, 19th Century Allegorical Reverse Glass Paintings** This captivating set of **three

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Paint

Italian 18th Century Reverse Painted on Glass Painting in Its Original Frame
Italian 18th Century Reverse Painted on Glass Painting in Its Original Frame

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

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Taoist Immortals, c. 1900
Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Taoist Immortals, c. 1900

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 Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood

A Chinese export reverse-glass painting after an English print in original frame
A Chinese export reverse-glass painting after an English print in original frame

A Chinese export reverse-glass painting after an English print in original frame

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

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting of Saint Anne
Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting of Saint Anne

Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting of Saint Anne

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exquisite reverse glass painting from the early 19th century features Saint Anne, a revered

Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

Robert Burns Portrait, Reverse Glass Painting, c.1830
Robert Burns Portrait, Reverse Glass Painting, c.1830

Robert Burns Portrait, Reverse Glass Painting, c.1830

By Alexander Nasmyth

Located in Savannah, GA

Reverse-painted glass portrait of Robert Burns after Alexander Nasmyth, the Scottish bard shown

Category

1830s Scottish Regency Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood

Reverse Glass Painting of Jesus Christ, Circa 1800
Reverse Glass Painting of Jesus Christ, Circa 1800

Reverse Glass Painting of Jesus Christ, Circa 1800

Located in Hamburg, DE

This captivating reverse glass painting from around 1800 features the head of Jesus Christ

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

Pair of Restauration style reverse glass paintings, late 19th century
Pair of Restauration style reverse glass paintings, late 19th century

Pair of Restauration style reverse glass paintings, late 19th century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of French Restauration style rectangular reverse glass paintings representing baskets of

Category

1880s French Restauration Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

Rare Pair of Flemish 18th Century "Verre Églomisé" Reverse Glass Paintings
Rare Pair of Flemish 18th Century "Verre Églomisé" Reverse Glass Paintings

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

18th Century Finnish Baroque Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paint

Silk Road Portraiture: A Chinese Export Glass Painting of a Persian Warrior
Silk Road Portraiture: A Chinese Export Glass Painting of a Persian Warrior

Silk Road Portraiture: A Chinese Export Glass Painting of a Persian Warrior

Located in Downingtown, PA

Silk Road Portraiture: A Rare Chinese Export Glass Painting of a Persian Warrior This intriguing

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp
Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp

Pittsburgh Glass Company Nicolas Kopp Reverse Glass Painting Shade & Lamp

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

painting on the reverse side of the glass shade is an exceptionally fine example of the type of artistry

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fine Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Glass, Circa 1830
Pair of Fine Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Glass, Circa 1830

Pair of Fine Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Glass, Circa 1830

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of 19th century Chinese Export reverse glass paintings depicting scenes of nobles at leisure

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting
Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting

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

Late 19th Century Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

Large Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Glass, the Beauty
Large Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Glass, the Beauty

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

19th Century Chinese Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass-A Lady in the Garden
Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass-A Lady in the Garden

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass-A Lady in the Garden

Located in Norton, MA

A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman
Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman

Located in Chicago, IL

of reverse glass painting. Lending the finished work a subtle three-dimensional effect, painting on

Category

Early 20th Century Qing Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Paint

Pair of 19' century Chinese Reverse-Painted Mirror Pictures
Pair of 19' century Chinese Reverse-Painted Mirror Pictures

Pair of 19' century Chinese Reverse-Painted Mirror Pictures

Located in Rome, IT

A pair of Chinese reverse glass painting representing women and a child in a garden pavillion

Category

Early 19th Century Qing Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Mirror, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Reverse-Painted Mirror Pictures
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Reverse-Painted Mirror Pictures

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Reverse-Painted Mirror Pictures

Located in Rome, IT

A pair of Chinese reverse glass painting representing women and a child in a garden pavillion

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of 19' century Chinese Reverse-Painted Mirror Pictures
Pair of 19' century Chinese Reverse-Painted Mirror Pictures

Pair of 19' century Chinese Reverse-Painted Mirror Pictures

Located in Rome, IT

A pair of Chinese reverse glass painting representing women and a child in a garden pavillion

Category

Early 19th Century Qing Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Mirror, Paint

Pair of 19' century Chinese Reverse-Painted Mirror Pictures
Pair of 19' century Chinese Reverse-Painted Mirror Pictures

Pair of 19' century Chinese Reverse-Painted Mirror Pictures

Located in Rome, IT

A pair of Chinese reverse glass painting representing women and a child in a garden pavillion

Category

Early 19th Century Qing Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Mirror, Paint

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman, c. 1900
Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman, c. 1900

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

of reverse glass painting. Lending the finished work a subtle three-dimensional effect, painting on

Category

Late 19th Century Qing Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass, Paint

George Rouault Studio Fauvism Oil Painting on Paper on Board.
George Rouault Studio Fauvism Oil Painting on Paper on Board.

George Rouault Studio Fauvism Oil Painting on Paper on Board.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

experience in leaded glass paintings which is the likely source of the heavy black contouring and glowing

Category

Early 20th Century French Expressionist Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Wood, Paper

Pair Chinese Emperor Empress Ancestral Reverse Glass Portrait Paintings, 1940s
Pair Chinese Emperor Empress Ancestral Reverse Glass Portrait Paintings, 1940s

Pair Chinese Emperor Empress Ancestral Reverse Glass Portrait Paintings, 1940s

By Gumps, Marshall Fields, James Mont, Kutani Studio, Maitland Smith

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of reverse hand painted on glass of Chinese Emperor and Empress portrait paintings, circa

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Wood, Paint, Glass

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman, c. 1900
Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman, c. 1900

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman, 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 Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Wood, Glass

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait with Painted Fan, c. 1900
Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait with Painted Fan, c. 1900

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 Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Glass

Antique American Leaded & Jeweled Glass Window of A Young Child C. 1900
Antique American Leaded & Jeweled Glass Window of A Young Child C. 1900

Antique American Leaded & Jeweled Glass Window of A Young Child C. 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

–1910. This striking object unites the delicate intimacy of reverse glass painting with the luminous

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Glass Painting

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

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Antique Glass Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique glass painting you’re looking for. Each antique glass painting for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and paper. Your living room may not be complete without an antique glass painting — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique glass painting is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique glass painting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Coalport Porcelain and Bloor Derby are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Glass Painting?

Prices for an antique glass painting start at $50 and top out at $311,311 with the average selling for $2,200.
Questions About Antique Glass Painting
  • 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 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
    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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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
    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 ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    There are many famous antique glass companies. Some examples include Baccarat, Barovier, Christofle, Emile Galle, Lalique, La Rochere, Mappin & Webb, Muller Frères and Moser. To be considered antique, glassware must be at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Technically, you can put a canvas painting in a glass frame. However, many experts advise against it. Paintings executed on canvas typically do not need the protection of glass, and a glass front on a frame can actually make it more difficult to admire the brushwork and fine details of a piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.