Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting

Pith paper is not actually paper at all but a cellular tissue skillfully cut from the stem of a small tree Tetrapanax Papyrifera, native to south west China. The pith paper support f...

Ever hungry for exotic things from the mysterious Orient, European public quickly developed taste for exquisite decorative objects from Canton, including reverse glass or mirror pain...

a pair of 19th century Chinese Export reverse glass paintings depicting scenes of nobles at leisure in a palace that is open to beautiful gardens, original frame, inspired by English...

A 19th century Chinese reverse painting on glass depicting nobles and their servants in a court setting. Circa 1850-1880. Framed in a giltwood frame, the back fitted with a mirror.

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Dragonfly painting Chinese, early 20th century.

A pair of Chinese Export reverse on glass paintings, in wonderful condition.

With period gadrooned frame, girl holding a bird with a blue cape in a landscape.

Reverse paintings on glass of women in traditional Chinese robes in original carved and painted European-style frames. Priced individually.

Two Chinese export reverse paintings on glass with textured, gilt-accented black lacquer frames.

A good quality C19th Chinese reverse painting on glass of large size, brightly coloured with depicting dignitaries, ladies and attendants in a courtyard with a building to the left a...

19th century unusual Chinese reverse painting on glass, depicting a busy Hong Kong harbour scene with trade boat flying different countries flags, local boats with figures, and build...

A very large vintage Chinese export reverse glass painted figural hanging wall panel in a carved hardwood frame, early to mid-20th century, China. The reverse glass painted panel, ...

With sparkling color and an unsophisticated treatment of perspective, this reverse glass portrait of a young woman sitting beneath a decorative drape is a great expression of early 2...

Rare early 19th century Chinese Qing Export Reverse Painting on mirror. Picture features Chinese man and woman sitting on a bank of river with a Chinese landscape scene in background.

With sparkling color and an unsophisticated treatment of perspective, this reverse glass portrait of a young woman posed with crossed hands beneath a decorative drape is a great expr...

Pair of very unusual and tall, antique Chinese export reverse painted glass vases: each of elongated baluster forms, and each with very elaborate gilt figural designs on turquoise ...

A very decorative rich and colourful pair of pictures are hand painted in reverse on panes of glass. This is a very difficult and highly skilled process where the finest detailing ha...

This beautiful late 19th century Chinese reverse painted glass snuff bottle is an incredible example of the intricate skill required for reverse painting with a detailed scene inside...

The likeness is after the famous portraits by Gilbert Stuart, which was also copied in églomisé paintings by China Trade artists for export to the new nation.

This beautiful Chinese antique Fujian Armoire features plain design with some carving works around the doors panels with antique hardware on the doors and drawers. Both sides and bac...

Masterpiece of the China Trade: Pronk's "La Dame au Parasol" This large Chinese Export Porcelain Plate, dating to Circa 1740, features the highly celebrated design known as "La Dame...

Fascinating pair of costume studies depicting Imperial court figures in ceremonial attire Painted upon Tetrapanax papyrifer, colloquially known as pith paper - prized for its delicat...

Set of four 19th century Chinese pith painting of flowers, butterflies and other insects in fantastic silver gilt mirror paneled frames. The silver is mostly rubbed down to the red b...

A rare find purchased in Hong Kong from an antiques dealer in the 1980s, this is a magnificent 6-panel intricately carved wood screen having 3 gorgeous reverse paintings on glass in ...

Bengal tiger lozenge shaped dishes a pair made by Chamberlains Worcester. The pattern is an exotic English interpretation of Chinese export porcelains from the Kangxi period. The des...

A set of three (the image shows four cups, one was sold) Chamberlain Worcester Dragon in compartments generous size, eight ounce tea cups and saucers. They are painted with mythical ...

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting, 19th century portrait of a young Napoleon Bonaparte; 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in., frame 16 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.

Early 20th century Verre Eglomise Chinese export reverse glass painting Beautiful Chinese reverse glass painting of two women reading a scroll.

Pair of early 20th century Verre Eglomise Chinese Export Reverse glass paintings. Beautiful pair of Chinese reverse glass paintings of Geisha girls.

Depicting Court figures engaged in domestic pursuits, featuring a silk loom in the background. Within original frame mounted with pierced bronze hanging plate.

A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting, depicting two noblewomen within an interior setting playing Chinese chess.

A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting, depicting a noblewoman within a courtyard setting with a kid who is holding a lotus, walkin...

Large pair of charming 19th-century Chinese export reverse glass paintings, depicting the beauty of traditional Chinese customs and clothing decorations on the noblewomen.

Pair of charming 19th-century Chinese export reverse glass paintings, depicting the beauty of traditional Chinese customs and clothing decorations on the noblewomen.

A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting, depicting a lady in the garden, playing with a bird.

In original frames depicting figures in a Oriental landscape.

A very fine antique Qing dynasty Chinese export reverse painting on glass, circa 1860.

Depicting a scene with figures and horse. Fine rosewood frame.

Pair of charming 19th-century Chinese export reverse paintings on mirrors, depicting the Chinese traditional interior setting with the flowers in vases on wood stands, Bonsais in cer...

Pair of charming early 20th-century Chinese export reverse paintings on mirrors, depicting the Chinese traditional interior setting with the flowers in vases on wood stands, Bonsais ...

This set of three paintings done in reverse painting and mirror on glass come from the estate of Princess Fredericka Ann Guirey from her home Sigrist House in Nassau and hung in the ...

Painted with intricate detail and vibrant colors, this portrait of a seated noble woman is an exquisite example of Chinese reverse glass painting. Popularized during the Qing dynasty...

By the early 19th century, when this work was created, Chinese craftsmen had perfected the art of reverse glass painting, and were producing a great deal of work for export to Europe.

Elegant Pair: Yongzheng Flower Basket Plates This exquisite pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Plates dates to the highly regarded Yongzheng Period (1723–1735). The decoration uses a ...

19th Century Chinese Reverse-Painted Pavilion Garden Landscape Painted with a vivid color palate, the well executed, highly detailed typical outdoor garden court scene, with six wom...

An early 19th century Chinese reverse painting on glass of a couple with a small child in a room, in original teak frame.

A rare and remarkable set of four 19th century Chinese pith paintings executed in gouache in a traditional delicate style depicting floral arrangements. Presented in later wood frame...

A pair of early 19th century Chinese export églomisé (reverse paintings on glass) portraits of two beauties, one holding a flower blossom, and the other a small lap dog.

Worcester Bengal tiger a pair of shell shaped dishes. Made by Chamberlains Worcester, the pattern is an exotic English interpretation of Chinese export porcelains from the Kangxi per...

Worcester porcelain dragon in compartments heart shaped dishes pair made by Chamberlains Worcester, circa 1795-1805. The pattern is an exotic English interpretation of Chinese export...

Presented is a “Washington at Trenton” blue-glazed transferware plate. The plate was issued as part of a series of George Washington Bicentenary Memorial Plates in 1932, celebrating ...

We are pleased to offer this pair of dragons in compartments pattern breakfast cups and saucers hand painted by Chamberlain Worcester 1795-1805. These breakfast cups are a generous s...

Chinese Blanc-de-Chine figure of the Buddha, the meditative figure seated on a lotus base in loose robes in the lotus position, with one hand raised in blessing and the other resting...

Late 20th Century Chinese Cabinet. Features black trimmed in gold with a geisha scene along the front. The cabinet opens to one shelf for accessory storage. Dimensions: 24" x 14" ...

Large Chinese Cloisonne enamel bowl, Qing Dynasty Exceptional and finely decorated Chinese cloisonne punch bowl with gilt metal foot and rim. The bowl has slightly flaring sides ...

An Exquisite Mid 20th Century Chinoiserie Six Panel Folding Screen. Features a black lacquer frame decorated with a traditional oriental garden scene with raised soapstone figures a...

Pair Of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs. A large pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs dating from the first half of the 20th century. This lovely pair of glazed porc...

This is a kimono called Uchikake which Japanese women wear for wedding ceremony. It is said that the women wear the white uchikake for the reason of 'they can dyed in any color' and...

Spectacular 19th century Japanese late Edo period six-panel byobu screen depicting Yoshitsune and Benkei, two heroes of Japanese folklore. Crafted in ink and natural color pigments o...

A fantastic pair of English chinoiserie painted reverse on glass, carved giltwood mirrored two-light sconces. Each is beautifully hand carved and gilt in a gorgeous gold finish with ...

Unusual Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen, Mint Condition Japan, a superb four-panel silk screen byobu depicting a panoramic garden replete with koi, turtles, Iris nestled near a w...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

Japanese Kano School Edo period two-panel screen depicting flowering prunus and bamboo on a rock formation, with colorful birds next to a body of water. Vivid mineral pigments on a g...

A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife with meaning. The dense, heavy ja...

18th century Chinese heavily detailed 8-panel Coromandel screen, decorated on either side, with carved open work at top and bottom of each panel, heavily gold-leafed. On the front ar...