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Chinese Framed Reverse Painted Glass of Herons/Egrets
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of elegance to your decor with this Chinese framed reverse painted glass artwork
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Wood

Gold Framed Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mirror from France, one of a kind.
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gold Framed Reverse Painted Mirror
Gold Framed Reverse Painted Mirror
H 45 in W 37 in D 1.75 in
Early 20th Century Framed Reverse-Painted Waltham Watches Sign
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s/1910s; Waltham Watch Co. - Waltham, MA Vintage reverse painted glass advertising sign for
Category

Early 20th Century North American Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Reverse Painted Glass Painting
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Framed reverse painted glass 1960's geometric design painting.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Reverse Painted Glass Painting
Reverse Painted Glass Painting
H 37 in W 37 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Original Lemon Gilded Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand painted and gilded wall mirror is in amazing condition.With a lemon gold frame
Category

Antique 1870s American Adirondack Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Three Art Deco Reverse-Painted Mirrors - France, Circa 1920's
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Exquisite set of three hand-painted frames (reverse-painted, for a wonderfully vivid aspect), with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Pair of Signed and Dated Eglomise Panels from France
By Maurice Tranchant
Located in Stamford, CT
Two wood framed reversed painted on glass French panels, formerly doors.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Panelling

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Original Reverse Painted Free Standing Picture Frame, c1930
Located in Devon, England
geometric patterning on the glass is reverse painted in black and silver. Very iconic styling, one which
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Hollywood Regency Gilt Gold Leaf Italian Style Rectangular Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mirror panel frame, reverse painted scrolling accents with old world distressed finish, very nice vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Reverse Painted Gold Leaf Rectangular Frame Decorative Mirro
By La Barge
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative reverse painted Artist-signed rectangular mirror attributed to La Barge. Beautifully
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass

18th Century Reverse Painted Image on Glass in a Gilt Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful reverse painted glass image. The image of a 17th C. female is wonderfully done and in
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Antique 18th Century European Paintings

Materials

Paint, Giltwood

Very Chic Reversed Painted Chinoiserie Mirror in Gilt Wood Frame
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very chic reversed painted chinoiserie mirror in giltwood frame Bearing églomisé decoration of
Category

Mid-20th Century English Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Tall Vintage Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painted Hardwood Framed Hanging Panel
Located in Austin, TX
hardwood frame, early to mid-20th century, China. The reverse glass painted panel, beautifully painted in
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Massive Reverse Painted Églomisé Framed Mirror in the Chinoiserie Style
By LaBarge
Located in North Miami, FL
This SIGNED beautiful and elegant hand painted chinoiserie reverse painted and gold leaf framed
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Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

Brass Inlayed & Framed Rectangular Reverse Painted Atlas Map Top Coffee Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern reverse painted old atlas map glass top coffee table. Brass inlayed legs. The
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Fine Large 48" Square Convex Shape Reverse Painted Frame Italian Wall Mirror
By La Barge
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Large 48" Square Convex Shape Reverse Painted Frame Italian Wall Mirror
Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Antique Folk Art Reverse Painted and Foil Exhibition Sign in Gilt Frame
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art exhibition sign, reverse painted glass with reserved text backed in gold and silver
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Foil

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

Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Yangtze River Bridge Reverse Glass Painted Mirror, c. 1969
Located in Chicago, IL
This reverse glass mirror painting depicts the Yangtze River Bridge, the first heavy bridge
Category

20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint

Pair of Small Reverse Painted Glass Portraits of Nobility in Burl Wood Frames
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
wood framed portraits of Wolfe and Lafayette could be English or French. They are painted in reversed
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Antique Early 19th Century English Empire Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Burl

14k Gold Reverse Painted Marlin Fish Intaglio w/ Fishing Pole Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
detailed reverse painted intaglio of a marlin fish jumping of the ocean. This brooch displays outstandingly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

La Barge Reverse Painted and Gilt Rectangular Mirror
By La Barge
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful brass framed chinoiserie reverse painted rectangular wall mirror with beveled glass
Category

Vintage 1970s American Wall Mirrors

Large 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting in Its Original Frame
Located in Richmond, London
A 19th century reverse glass painting in its original frame. Extremely rare in this large size
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

An Arched Mirror with a Reverse Glass Decorated frame
Located in New York, NY
This is an American mirror with an arched top and a striking reverse-painted glass frame. The glass
Category

Vintage 1940s American Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

“Right Reverse Total Shoulder”
By Joseph Conrad-Ferm
Located in Southampton, NY
Original acrylic on canvas abstract painting titled “Right Reverse Total Shoulder” by Joseph Conrad
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Antique Federal Giltwood Trumeau Pier Mirror Eglomise Reverse Painted Regency
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 19th century Federal period trumeau mirror. Features a giltwood frame with a reverse painted
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

19th Century Maple Framed Reverse Glass Painting of Nelson's Flagship Victory
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
An early 19th century maple framed reverse glass silhouette painting of Nelson's flagship Victory
Category

Antique 1830s Paintings

Materials

Glass

Touring Car in Reverse
By Lucius Wolcott Hitchcock
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 20.00" x 27.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Empire Reverse Painted Still Life Giltwood Trumeau Wall Mirror 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
reverse painted floral still life, 19th century. Measures - 34.5''H x 18.5''W x 3.5''D. Catalogue Note
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Antique 19th Century American Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Paint, Wood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in New Orleans, LA
glass in reverse, with the top layer painted first and the background last. Due to the complexity of the
Category

19th Century Qing Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil

Italian Design, Rustic, Wall Mirror, Wood, Reverse Painted Glass, Italy, 2000s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rustic Italian wall mirror. Large wall mirror. Timber frame with reverse painted and mirrored glass
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Early 2000s Classical Roman Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Folk Art Reverse Glass Tinsel Painting - Original Frame - U.S. - Circa 1850's
Located in Chatham, ON
made wood frame with carved and painted details - unsigned - United States - circa 1850's. Good
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Glass, Softwood, Paint

Rustic Italian Wall Mirror with Reverse Painted Classical Vases and Urns
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rustic Italian wall mirror. Large wall mirror. Timber frame with reverse painted and mirrored glass
Category

Early 2000s Classical Roman Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

'Snares' mixed media construction, signed on reverse
By Tom Shelton
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Art: 16 x 48 x 2 5/8 inches Mixed media construction, signed on reverse Artist Tom Shelton creates
Category

1990s Constructivist Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

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

Paint, Glass

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

Antique Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass "Family Gathering" 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5000 Antique Chinese Reverse painting on glass et in a period frame with brass hanger
Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still life, Reverse Mylar Painting, Catherine Howe 'Blue Composition (2)'
By Catherine Howe
Located in White Plains, NY
polyester sheeting, 40 x 30 in. / White Frame: 46 x 40.25 in. Howe's reverse-painting is painted with thick
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mylar, Oil, Acrylic

Antique Chinese Reverse Oil Painting on Glass Village Landscape 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3536 Chinese Landscape reverse oil Painting on glass with gilt detailing Set in a gilt wood
Category

1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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 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

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

"Labour & Health", After Thomas Barker of Bath Pastoral Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Detroit, MI
refers to paint being applied to the reverse side of the glass. Traditionally in painting the base layers
Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil

Bawa Biwi, Oil Reverse on Acrylic Sheet (Set of 2) by Contemporary "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Shyamal Mukherjee - Bawa Biwi - 12 x 12 inches (unframed size) Oil Reverse on Acrylic on
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Fish Study, painting, Reverse painting on glass gold leaf, oil, cobalt, water
By Carol Bennett
Located in Riverdale, NY
Fish Study by Hawaii artist Carol Bennett is a reverse painting on glass artwork. It is Oil
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Oriental Art Scene, Chinese, Reverse Painting, Glass Panel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
ebonised frame Painted to the reverse, with a good eye for detail and character Scene set upon a terrace
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Paintings

Materials

Glass

Set Of Six Framed Chinese Export Floral Pith Paper Watercolors
Located in Essex, MA
Set of nicely framed Chinese watercolors in reverse painted and silvered wood frames. Ex Kentshire
Category

Antique 1850s Decorative Art

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th century English hand painted on silk needlework picture circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
beautiful object. It still retains its original gilt wood frame and black and gilt reverse painted glass
Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Paintings

Materials

Silk

"Labyrinth" Acrylics and Ink on Paper in Hues of Raw Umber, Black and White
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
reverse painted gloss black glass background and a gold leaf Italian frame. Karina Gentinetta's vast and
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings a...

Materials

Glaze, Ink, Acrylic

1950s "Boy With Mittens" Oil Impasto Figurative Painting Brooklyn Museum Artist
By Sylvia Rutkoff
Located in Arp, TX
wood gallery frame Signed on reverse in paint Collection acquired from family estate Sylvia Weinreb
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Masonite, Oil

J. C. Hayne - Early 20th Century Watercolour, The Milkmaid
Located in Corsham, GB
frame. Inscribed to the reverse 'Painted by Chrissie Hayne and given to Granny as a wedding present.' On
Category

Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Queen Anne Courting Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
Unusual early 18th century courting mirror with frame surrounding reverse painted marbleized glass
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Queen Anne Courting Mirror
Queen Anne Courting Mirror
H 23.5 in W 17 in D 1.25 in
Large Regency Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror with Églomisé Border Circa 1790
Located in Richmond, London
 Églomisé (reverse-painted glass) border, English, circa 1790. Why we like it A wonderfully decorative
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Harlequin Round Mirror in Multi-Blue
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
maximalist presence. Specs: Reverse painted glass frame in multi-colored blues Brass edge banding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pier Mirrors and Console M...

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Giltwood and Eglomise Pier Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Neoclassical carved and giltwood frame with églomisé ‘reverse hand-painted glass panels’ at the top
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Pier Mirrors and Console M...

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Antique French Gold Verre Eglomise Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Antique Regency style mirror with gilt frame and reversed painted glass.
Category

20th Century Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Good Girl Bad Girl Decalcomania Collage
Located in New York, NY
Good Girl Bad Girl decalcomania collage. Gilt framed and black-reverse painted mat with gilt edged
Category

Early 19th Century More Art

Materials

Paper

Pair of 20th Century Italian Giltwood and Églomisé Pedestal Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frames with églomisé (reverse-painted glass) tops. The gilded wood bases display intricate carvings with
Category

20th Century Italian Side Tables

Materials

Giltwood

2 Antique English Colonial Birdseye Maple Colored Etching Prints 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique colored etchings / prints featuring birds eye maple frame and reverse painted glass
Category

Early 20th Century British Colonial Prints

Materials

Paper

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the frames reverse paint you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, mirror and wood, every frames reverse paint was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a frames reverse paint — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each frames reverse paint bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made frames reverse paint has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by La Barge are consistently popular.

How Much is a Frames Reverse Paint?

Prices for a frames reverse paint can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $245 and can go as high as $29,650, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
Questions About Frames Reverse Paint
  • 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 is a method of glass art. The artist paints the back of a glass panel so the finished work can be seen from the opposite side. The technique is centuries old and pieces can be found in a variety of art styles. Browse a selection of reverse painted 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 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.