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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 Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil

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 Portrait Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint, Wood

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 Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, 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 Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

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 Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, 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

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Art Glass

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 Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

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 Figurative Paintings

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 Figurative Paintings

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 Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mirror, 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

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

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

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

19th Century Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass
19th Century Chinese Reverse Painting on 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

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting Young Women
Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting Young Women

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting Young Women

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This is a Republic China period framed reverse painting on glass, depicting a beauty of wearing

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Wood, Glass

Fine Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass
Fine Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass

Fine Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass

Located in San Francisco, CA

A well-executed Chinese export reverse painting on glass depicting an elaborate interior scene with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Paint

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass
Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass

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

Pair of Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Pair of Chinese Reverse Paintings on 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

Chinese Reverse Painting of a Dog
Chinese Reverse Painting of a Dog

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

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

Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Glass

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

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Glass

Pair Chinese Ancestor Reverse Paintings on Glass
Pair Chinese Ancestor Reverse Paintings on Glass

Pair Chinese Ancestor Reverse Paintings on Glass

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

5091 Pair ancestor reverse paintings on glass set in wood frames

Category

Vintage 1940s Asian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Paint

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

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, 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 Figurative Paintings

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Junk Reverse  Oil Painting on Glass 1940
Antique Chinese Junk Reverse  Oil Painting on Glass 1940

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

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

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paint

Chinese Reverse Painting of a Dog
Chinese Reverse Painting of a Dog

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

19th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Paint

Pair of  Mid 20th Century Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Pair of  Mid 20th Century Chinese Reverse Paintings on 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

Large Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Mirror
Large Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Mirror

Large Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Mirror

Located in Norton, MA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Mirror, 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 Portrait Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1830
Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1830

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1830

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A wonderful and rare circa 1830 Chinese export reverse glass portrait painting of unusually large

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass-A Lady Flying to Heaven
Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass-A Lady Flying to Heaven

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass-A Lady Flying to Heaven

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

Pair of Chinese Export Reverse Paintings On Glass and Mirror, Double Panes
Pair of Chinese Export Reverse Paintings On Glass and Mirror, Double Panes

Pair of Chinese Export Reverse Paintings On Glass and Mirror, Double Panes

Located in Norton, MA

Pair of charming 19th-century Chinese export reverse glass and mirror paintings, depicting two

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mirror

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

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1880
Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1880

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1880

Located in Kinderhook, NY

reverse glass portrait painting of an opium-smoking 'maiden' or young lady painted in oval and sat in an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paint

Antique Large Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Mirror
Antique Large Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Mirror

Antique Large Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Mirror

Located in Norton, MA

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte Reverse Painting On Glass
Antique Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte Reverse Painting On Glass

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

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

Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paint

Antique Large Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Mirror #2
Antique Large Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Mirror #2

Antique Large Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Mirror #2

Located in Norton, MA

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

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 Portrait Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint

Chinese Reverse Painted Glass and Hardwood Table Screen
Chinese Reverse Painted Glass and Hardwood Table Screen

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

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 Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Reverse Painting on Glass of Young Asian Boy
Reverse Painting on Glass of Young Asian Boy

Reverse Painting on Glass of Young Asian Boy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful reverse painting on glass of young Asian boy. Very rare and also rare subject matter

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Large and Impressive  Chinese Export Reverse Painting of Women in Exotic Setting
Large and Impressive  Chinese Export Reverse Painting of Women in Exotic Setting

Large and Impressive Chinese Export Reverse Painting of Women in Exotic Setting

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and impressive Chinese reverse painting on glass depicting a group of traditionally garbed

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, 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

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Glass

Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Mirror-The Boy with a Crane
Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Mirror-The Boy with a Crane

Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Mirror-The Boy with a Crane

Located in Norton, MA

A large charming 19th-century Chinese export reverse painting on the mirror, depicting a boy and a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

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Chinese Reverse Glass Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Chinese reverse glass paintings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Chinese reverse glass paintings — often made from glass, wood and paint — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of Chinese reverse glass paintings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of Chinese reverse glass paintings to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art Chinese reverse glass paintings are of considerable interest.

How Much are Chinese Reverse Glass Paintings?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,051, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $38,000 highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Reverse Glass Paintings
  • 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.