Chinese Glass Painting

Chinese painters and calligraphers began the practice of painting in oil on glass in the mid-18th century, and the technique required the utmost skill and precision.

Paintings on Mirror Glass Chinese 18th Century China.

A 10th century Chinese reverse painting on glass. A snow landscape with people and houses in snow.

This is a Republic China period framed reverse painting on glass, depicting a beauty of wearing traditional Chinese customs and clothing decorations.

A well-executed Chinese export reverse painting on glass depicting an elaborate interior scene with many figures engaged in various domestic activities.

Antique Chinese watercolor painting on paper, enclosed in glass and gilt wood frame, early 20th century.

Antique Chinese watercolor painting on paper, enclosed in glass and gilt wood frame, early 20th century Measures: height 27.5 inches, width 13.5 inches, depth 0.75 inches 1 in stock ...

Chinese (18th/19th century) framed glass back painting depicting a family beneath two flowering trees surrounded by birds and butterflies in a wooden frame with decorative metal top ...

Antique Verre Eglomise Chinese Export reverse glass painting. Beautiful Chinese reverse glass painting of two women in a Chinese garden with a scroll.

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...

Pair of Antique 19th Century Chinese Teakwood Framed Eglomise Paintings on Glass.

Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work backwards, starting with details and shading before adding color and form. Lending ...

Pair of reverse hand painted on glass of Chinese Emperor and Empress portrait paintings, circa 1940s.

Immerse yourself in the regal allure of Chinese history with this captivating pair of framed reverse glass paintings depicting a Chinese Emperor and Empress.

The reversed glass painting has been made circa 1800. The picture has beautiful colors and is in the original condition. The beautiful painting is also in the original frame.

5000 Antique Chinese Reverse painting on glass set in a period frame with brass hanger

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

Transporting 19th century Chinese gouache painting on paper, executed in a traditional style with figures sorting tea leaves in a modest courtyard background.

This exquisite early and highly unusual Chinese export reverse glass painting from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) beautifully depicts a serene scene of deer, monkeys, and various wildl...

Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work backwards, starting with details and shading before adding color and form. Lending ...

5-3537 Reverse oil painting on glass with gilt detailing. Set in a gilt wood frame Image size 9.5x7.5"

This Chinese portrait depicts a young woman and was painted using a reverse glass painting technique.

This pair of Chinese portraits depicting young women & their dogs were painted using a reverse glass painting technique.

A fine Chinese export reverse glass painting, made in Canton during the late Qianlong period, circa 1780–1790.

Vintage Chinese Qing Taizu Nurhaci Emperor Reverse Glass Hanging Painting ITEM DESCRIPTION: a beautiful reverse glass paintings.

Vintage Chinese Qing Tongzhi Emperor Reverse Glass Hanging Painting ITEM DESCRIPTION: a beautiful reverse glass paintings.

5-3536 Chinese Landscape reverse oil Painting on glass with gilt detailing Set in a gilt wood frame Image size 9.5x7.5"

Antique Chinese reverse painting on glass of a dog or spaniel painted in a charming naive manner with vibrant colors, slightly oxidized.

Interesting and finely Chinese Behind Glass Painting. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints Region of Origin: China Period: 20th ce...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Sublime pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits which have been hand reverse painted on to the back...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique Chinese Ancestral Portraits which have been hand reverse painted on to the back ...

Literature: Audric, Thierry. 'Chinese Reverse Glass Painting 1720-1820: An Artistic Meeting Between China and the West'.

Exceptional pair of 19th century Chinese gouache paintings on pith paper depicting birds and flowers executed in the traditional gongbi technique.

Very nicely and detailed painting painting with a scene of a woman and a child in a house. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints Re...

Antique Chinese hand painted reverse painting on glass. Features an Immortal and a boy holding a peach (A symbol of all things good).

A fine antique Chinese export reverse glass painting, dating to the 19th century (Qing Dynasty, circa 1860–1900).

A wonderful and rare circa 1830 Chinese export reverse glass portrait painting of unusually large size of a lady in traditional robes holding a closed fan shown sat in front of black...

A CHINESE REVERSE PAINTING ON GLASS OF Empress Dowager Cixi 1st Half of 20th Century.

A verre eglomise Chinese export portrait painting, circa 1900. 15 inches wide by 19 inches tall; 1 ½ inches deep

A very nice 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 in a v...

A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting, depicting a lady flying to heaven.

Pair of charming 19th-century Chinese export reverse glass and mirror paintings, depicting two noblewomen within an interior setting with the typical Chinese Traditional customs and ...

A wonderful and extremely rare last quarter 19th century Chinese export for the Anglo-Indian market reverse glass portrait painting of an opium-smoking 'maiden' or young lady painted...

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

ANTIQUE CHINESE REVERSE-PAINTED MIRROR On a larger-than-average scale, with three figures painted in the central section with a large mirrored background. The figures are skillful...

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.

Chinese Export Harbor Scene of Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong with American & British Steamships Chinese School, Hand Painted on Silk, Measuring 14.5 inches wide by 11 inches high (s...

A charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse glass painting, depicting a lady seating in the living room and an outdoor garden behind.

Antique Chinese reverse painting on glass of a dog or spaniel painted in a charming naive manner with vibrant colors, slightly oxidized.

With exquisite detail and sparkling color, this portrait of a young woman is a remarkable example of reverse glass painting. Lending the finished work a subtle three-dimensional effe...

5213 Antique Chinese export reverse painting on glass of a family gathering Set in a period wood frame

A large charming 19th-century Chinese export reverse painting on mirror, depicting a man asking for a marriage.

Lovely and authentic all original mid 19th century pair of small Chinese Pith Paintings; under glass and double matted in a single plain narrow black straight reeded trimmed wooden f...

The paintings have been framed with a glass front and lacquered wooden frame.

Chinese School (likely 19th c.), ink, watercolor and gouache on laid paper, apparently mounted on backing sheet, no signature or mark detected, framed under glass. A traditional Chi...

A large charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse mirror painting, depicting a lady setting in her library.

Reverse painting on glass of Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte (1784-1860) He was Napoleons youngest brother who became king of Westphalia. Some light paint loss. 10.25" x 13.5" framed.

Beautiful contemporary oil on canvas panel painting of an elaborate floral still life by the female Chinese artist Zhi Li. Signed by the artist lower left. Executed in 2026. Salmag...

With exquisite detail and sparkling color, this portrait of a young woman is a remarkable example of reverse glass painting. Lending the finished work a subtle three-dimensional effe...

A large charming late 19th-century to early 20th-century, Chinese export reverse mirror painting, depicting a lady playing a Chinese musical instrument in her library.