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Art Deco Geometric Reverse Painted Tray
Located in Devon, England
reverse painted design on glass. Ideal size for modern use, quite large in size and very sturdy.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass, Beech, Paint

Art Deco Geometric Reverse Painted Tray
Art Deco Geometric Reverse Painted Tray

Art Deco Geometric Reverse Painted Tray

H 1.97 in W 18.9 in D 11.42 in
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

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

Qing Dynasty Chinese Reverse Glass Painting, Circa 1850

H 34.13 in W 25.5 in D 1.5 in
Style of Arthur B. Davies, Art Nouveau Muses, Reverse Glass Painting
Located in New York, NY
civilizations. Qualified as a "scientific art", reverse glass painting reached its peak during the Renaissance
Category

1920s Art Nouveau Nude Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil, Laid Paper

Style of Arthur B. Davies, Art Nouveau Muses, Reverse Glass Painting
Style of Arthur B. Davies, Art Nouveau Muses, Reverse Glass Painting

Style of Arthur B. Davies, Art Nouveau Muses, Reverse Glass Painting, c. 1920

H 19 in W 24 in
Set of 3, 19th Century Allegorical Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
piece for collectors of reverse glass art or historical narratives. These works not only exhibit
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Glass, 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

H 9 in W 11.25 in D 1 in
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 Figurative Paintings

Materials

Glass

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

Pair of antique reverse glass paintings, 18th Century

H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 1.38 in
19th Century Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Richmond, London
A 19th century reverse glass painting in its original frame. Canton, China, circa 1860. Why we
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

19th Century Reverse Glass Painting
19th Century Reverse Glass Painting

19th Century Reverse Glass Painting

H 17.75 in W 23.5 in D 1.75 in
1980s Postmodern Reverse Painted Glass Wall Clock by Empire Art
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swatch store or Pee Wee's Playhouse. Black and light blue reverse painted glass with a speckled texture
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass

1980s Postmodern Reverse Painted Glass Wall Clock by Empire Art
1980s Postmodern Reverse Painted Glass Wall Clock by Empire Art

1980s Postmodern Reverse Painted Glass Wall Clock by Empire Art

H 2 in W 16 in D 16 in
Folk Art Reverse Glass Tinsel Painting - Original Frame - U.S. - Circa 1850's
Located in Chatham, ON
Exceptional Folk Art reverse painting on glass with foil/tinsel back (églomisé) - original hand
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Glass, Softwood, Paint

Folk Art Reverse Glass Tinsel Painting - Original Frame - U.S. - Circa 1850's
Folk Art Reverse Glass Tinsel Painting - Original Frame - U.S. - Circa 1850's

Folk Art Reverse Glass Tinsel Painting - Original Frame - U.S. - Circa 1850's

H 15.25 in W 13.38 in D 2.25 in
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 Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman
Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Young Woman, 1900

H 22.5 in W 16.5 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Wall Art w/ Female Figure by Mark Narens
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Hanging Wall Art with Female Figure Signed by Mark Narens Featuring
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Paint

Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Wall Art w/ Female Figure by Mark Narens
Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Wall Art w/ Female Figure by Mark Narens

Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Wall Art w/ Female Figure by Mark Narens

H 39 in W 45 in D 1.5 in
18th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Portraits
Located in Richmond, London
Absolutely exquisite and rare late 18th / early 19th century reverse glass portraits in original
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

18th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Portraits
18th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Portraits

18th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Portraits

H 12.5 in W 10.25 in D 1 in
REVERSING HELIX
By Lyle London
Located in Tempe, AZ
This suspended sculpture in dichroic glass and stainless steel changes color from intense blue in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

REVERSING HELIX
REVERSING HELIX

Lyle London
REVERSING HELIX

H 50 in W 26 in D 22 in
Antique Chinese reverse glass painting
Located in Milano, IT
their authenticity and time-honored charm. Inverted glass paintings, such as this one we exhibit
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Chinese reverse glass painting
Antique Chinese reverse glass painting

Antique Chinese reverse glass painting

H 16.93 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
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 Taoist Immortals, c. 1900
Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Taoist Immortals, c. 1900

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

H 19 in W 27 in D 1 in
Antique Chinese Art Reverse Painted Immortal & Boy with Peach Painting on Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Chinese hand painted reverse painting on glass. Features an Immortal and a boy holding a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Art Reverse Painted Immortal & Boy with Peach Painting on Glass
Antique Chinese Art Reverse Painted Immortal & Boy with Peach Painting on Glass

Antique Chinese Art Reverse Painted Immortal & Boy with Peach Painting on Glass

H 21.5 in W 14.75 in D 1 in
Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Wall Art w/ Male Figure signed by Mark Narens
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Hanging Wall Art with Male Figure Signed by Mark Narens Introducing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Paint

Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Wall Art w/ Male Figure signed by Mark Narens
Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Wall Art w/ Male Figure signed by Mark Narens

Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Wall Art w/ Male Figure signed by Mark Narens

H 39 in W 31 in D 1.5 in
Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels
Located in London, GB
six beautiful reverse glass paintings, two depicting Chinese characters and four showing figures in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels
Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

H 36.62 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Remo Mario Trentini Reverse Oil on Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
reverse oil on glass of a Parisienne picnic and riverside scene. Remo Mario Trentini (1915-1999) was a
Category

20th Century American Beaux Arts Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass

Remo Mario Trentini Reverse Oil on Glass
Remo Mario Trentini Reverse Oil on Glass

Remo Mario Trentini Reverse Oil on Glass

H 29.25 in W 35.25 in D 2.5 in
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

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

Fine Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass

H 31 in W 25 in D 2 in
Pair of European Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in Essex, MA
Allegorical scenes with ebonized frames.
Category

Antique 1790s European Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Pair of European Reverse Paintings on Glass
Pair of European Reverse Paintings on Glass

Pair of European Reverse Paintings on Glass

H 13.25 in W 17.25 in D 0.5 in
Good Chinese Reverse Painted & Overlaid Glass Snuff Bottle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Good Chinese Reverse Painted & Overlaid Glass Snuff Bottle The shaped spherical body with ruby
Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Glass

Good Chinese Reverse Painted & Overlaid Glass Snuff Bottle
Good Chinese Reverse Painted & Overlaid Glass Snuff Bottle

Good Chinese Reverse Painted & Overlaid Glass Snuff Bottle

H 2.25 in Dm 2 in
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

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

Pair Chinese Ancestor Reverse Paintings on Glass

H 23.25 in W 19.25 in D 1 in
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

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

Verre Eglomise Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting

H 19.5 in W 14 in D 1 in
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 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, c. 1900

H 22.25 in W 16.5 in D 0.75 in
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

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

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass

H 23 in W 17 in D 1 in
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

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

H 25.5 in W 17.75 in
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

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

Pair of Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass

H 13.5 in W 17.25 in D 0.5 in
"Nightfall" - Limited Edition Reverse Painted Etching on Glass 1/100
Located in Soquel, CA
"Nightfall" - Limited Edition Reverse Painted Etching on Glass 1/100 A mirrored moon rises over
Category

1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint, Etching

"Nightfall" - Limited Edition Reverse Painted Etching on Glass 1/100
"Nightfall" - Limited Edition Reverse Painted Etching on Glass 1/100

Michael Bates
"Nightfall" - Limited Edition Reverse Painted Etching on Glass 1/100, 1991

H 13 in W 24 in D 0.13 in
Pair of Reverse Glass Painted French Shop Signs Pottery
Located in Southampton, GB
, crusty painted frames and back panel, pressed copper letters and foxing to the reverse glass paint
Category

Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Reverse Glass Painted French Shop Signs Pottery
Pair of Reverse Glass Painted French Shop Signs Pottery

Pair of Reverse Glass Painted French Shop Signs Pottery

H 14.57 in W 43.31 in D 1.97 in
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

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

Reverse Painting on Glass of Young Asian Boy

H 23 in W 17 in D 1 in
Yangtze River Bridge Reverse Glass Painted Mirror, c. 1969
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional art of painting behind glass involves working in reversed sequence; first the details, then the
Category

20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint

Yangtze River Bridge Reverse Glass Painted Mirror, c. 1969
Yangtze River Bridge Reverse Glass Painted Mirror, c. 1969

Yangtze River Bridge Reverse Glass Painted Mirror, c. 1969, 1969

H 17.25 in W 25 in D 0.75 in
"Labour & Health", After Thomas Barker of Bath Pastoral Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Detroit, MI
daughter or wife in a rustic setting was created by the rare and difficult technique of reverse glass
Category

Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Glass, Oil

"Labour & Health", After Thomas Barker of Bath Pastoral Reverse Glass Painting
"Labour & Health", After Thomas Barker of Bath Pastoral Reverse Glass Painting

"Labour & Health", After Thomas Barker of Bath Pastoral Reverse Glass Painting, ca. early 1800s

H 27 in W 20.25 in
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 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

H 11.75 in W 9.75 in D 1 in
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 Painted Glass and Hardwood Table Screen
Chinese Reverse Painted Glass and Hardwood Table Screen

Chinese Reverse Painted Glass and Hardwood Table Screen

H 24 in W 16 in D 7.5 in
Antique Dutchess of Poughkeepsie NY Fire Insurance Reverse Painted Glass Sign
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dutchess of Poughkeepsie NY Fire insurance reverse painted glass advertisement sign. Item
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Dutchess of Poughkeepsie NY Fire Insurance Reverse Painted Glass Sign
Antique Dutchess of Poughkeepsie NY Fire Insurance Reverse Painted Glass Sign

Antique Dutchess of Poughkeepsie NY Fire Insurance Reverse Painted Glass Sign

H 22.5 in W 33.5 in D 1 in
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

Antique Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass "Family Gathering" 1920's
Antique Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass "Family Gathering" 1920's

Antique Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass "Family Gathering" 1920's

H 28 in W 28 in D 1 in
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

Antique Folk Art Reverse Painted and Foil Exhibition Sign in Gilt Frame
Antique Folk Art Reverse Painted and Foil Exhibition Sign in Gilt Frame

Antique Folk Art Reverse Painted and Foil Exhibition Sign in Gilt Frame

H 9.13 in W 11 in D 0.88 in
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

Antique Chinese Reverse Oil Painting on Glass Village Landscape 1940
Antique Chinese Reverse Oil Painting on Glass Village Landscape 1940

Antique Chinese Reverse Oil Painting on Glass Village Landscape 1940

H 11.75 in W 9.75 in D 1 in
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

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

H 25.5 in W 19 in D 1 in
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

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

H 22.25 in W 16.5 in D 0.75 in
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

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

H 26 in W 17.75 in
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 Woman, Early 20th Century
Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Woman, Early 20th Century

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Woman, Early 20th Century

H 18.51 in W 14.38 in D 0.79 in
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

Antique 1880s French Restauration Decorative Art

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

H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 3.15 in
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

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

H 19 in W 27 in D 1 in
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 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

H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 0.79 in
Reverse Painted Glass Gilt Single Sided Sign Plaque Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
by someone that sells signs? Reverse painted and gilt glass sign with an incredible faux wood effect
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Signs

Materials

Glass

Reverse Painted Glass Gilt Single Sided Sign Plaque Early 20th Century
Reverse Painted Glass Gilt Single Sided Sign Plaque Early 20th Century

Reverse Painted Glass Gilt Single Sided Sign Plaque Early 20th Century

H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
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
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fish Study, painting, Reverse painting on glass gold leaf, oil, cobalt, water
Fish Study, painting, Reverse painting on glass gold leaf, oil, cobalt, water

Carol Bennett
Fish Study, painting, Reverse painting on glass gold leaf, oil, cobalt, water, 2009

H 9 in W 12 in D 0.5 in
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

Large 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting in Its Original Frame
Large 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting in Its Original Frame

Large 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting in Its Original Frame

H 21 in W 27.75 in D 1.75 in
"Flame Angel" Abstract mixed media reverse triptych painting behind glass
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Picasso Energy, a 48 ft. stained glass/ photovoltaic solar canopy for the Hawaii State Art Museum
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Flame Angel" Abstract mixed media reverse triptych painting behind glass
"Flame Angel" Abstract mixed media reverse triptych painting behind glass

Carol Bennett
"Flame Angel" Abstract mixed media reverse triptych painting behind glass

H 36 in W 72 in
19th Century Pair of French Reverse Painted Profile Silhouettes Art
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
on reversed glass. Wonderful addition to add to an existing collection on a wall or shelf.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paper

19th Century Pair of French Reverse Painted Profile Silhouettes Art
19th Century Pair of French Reverse Painted Profile Silhouettes Art

19th Century Pair of French Reverse Painted Profile Silhouettes Art

H 6 in W 4.44 in D 0.65 in
Vintage Chinese Qing Nurhaci Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting
Located in Danville, CA
Vintage Chinese Qing Taizu Nurhaci Emperor Reverse Glass Hanging Painting ITEM DESCRIPTION: a
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Chinese Qing Nurhaci Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting
Vintage Chinese Qing Nurhaci Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting

Vintage Chinese Qing Nurhaci Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting

H 25 in W 19 in D 0.88 in
Vintage Chinese Qing Tongzhi Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting
Located in Danville, CA
Vintage Chinese Qing Tongzhi Emperor Reverse Glass Hanging Painting ITEM DESCRIPTION: a beautiful
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Chinese Qing Tongzhi Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting
Vintage Chinese Qing Tongzhi Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting

Vintage Chinese Qing Tongzhi Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting

H 25 in W 19 in D 0.88 in
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

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

H 25.75 in W 32.5 in D 1 in
Antique Art Nouveau Reverse glass Painting after Toulousse Lautrec
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in San Diego, CA
beautiful and rare reverse glass painting after Toulouse Lautrec it was framed but it was in very
Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Glass

Antique Art Nouveau Reverse glass Painting after Toulousse Lautrec
Antique Art Nouveau Reverse glass Painting after Toulousse Lautrec

Antique Art Nouveau Reverse glass Painting after Toulousse Lautrec

H 14 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
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 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

H 22.5 in W 16.5 in D 0.75 in
Antique Chinese reverse glass painting with lotus blossoms
Located in Milano, IT
their authenticity and time-honored charm. Inverted glass paintings, such as this one we exhibit
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Chinese reverse glass painting with lotus blossoms
Antique Chinese reverse glass painting with lotus blossoms

Antique Chinese reverse glass painting with lotus blossoms

H 14.38 in W 10.24 in D 0.79 in
Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass"Family Gathering" 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5213 Antique Chinese export reverse painting on glass of a family gathering Set in a period wood
Category

Vintage 1920s Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Paint

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass"Family Gathering" 1920's
Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass"Family Gathering" 1920's

Antique Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass"Family Gathering" 1920's

H 27 in W 28 in D 1 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Reverse Glass Paintings of Royalty
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of unusual and very intriguing large scale reverse glass paintings of a noble man and woman
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Reverse Glass Paintings of Royalty
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Reverse Glass Paintings of Royalty

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Reverse Glass Paintings of Royalty

H 33 in W 23 in D 1.5 in
Reverse Painted Thick Glass Art Deco Cocktail / Coffee Table
By René Prou
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautifully reverse painted thick glass top with an aquarium scene in tones of gold, blues and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Reverse Painted Thick Glass Art Deco Cocktail / Coffee Table
Reverse Painted Thick Glass Art Deco Cocktail / Coffee Table

Reverse Painted Thick Glass Art Deco Cocktail / Coffee Table

H 17.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
Vintage Chinese Qing Hong Taiji Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting
Located in Danville, CA
Vintage Chinese Qing Taizong Hong Taiji Emperor Reverse Glass Hanging Painting ITEM DESCRIPTION: a
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Chinese Qing Hong Taiji Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting
Vintage Chinese Qing Hong Taiji Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting

Vintage Chinese Qing Hong Taiji Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting

H 25 in W 19 in D 0.88 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of reverse glass art on 1stDibs. A piece of reverse glass art — often made from glass, wood and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of reverse glass art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each choice in our collection of reverse glass art bearing Art Deco, Folk Art or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of reverse glass art over the years, but those crafted by Pairpoint Glassworks, Andrzej Galek and Cristal Arte are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Reverse Glass Art?

Prices for a piece of reverse glass art start at $225 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $1,767.
Questions About Reverse Glass Art
  • How do I reverse paint on glass?
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    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.
  • What is reverse glass painting called?
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    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.
  • What is MCM art glass?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.
  • Is art glass valuable?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.
  • What does glass mean in art?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.
  • What is Sommerso art glass?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What is the art of making glass called?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.
  • Is stained glass Art Nouveau?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
  • Are stained glass windows Art Deco?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • How can I tell if a glass art piece is hand blown?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.