How do I reverse paint on glass?

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?

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.

Reverse Glass Painting Asian

Reverse Painted Glass Furniture

China Setting

19th Century Chinese Screen

Pair Of Chinese Paintings

18th Century Reverse Painting

Bonsai Planter

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Chinese Reverse Painted Portrait Wall Panel Of A Woman & Vase c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Presenting an antique Chinese wall panel with a portrait of a woman reverse painted on glass and seated in an ebonized frame, c1920 Measures - 24 3/4" x 16 3/4" x 1"

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Early 20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

19th Century Reverse Glass Painting in Giltwood Frame

Unavailable

H 17.75 in W 23.5 in D 1.75 in

19th Century Reverse Glass Painting in Giltwood Frame

Located in Richmond, London

An early 19th century Qing dynasty reverse painting on glass, in a very fine late 19th century giltwood frame. Canton, circa 1830–50. Why we like it Superbly decorative and bright,...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Unavailable

H 16.5 in W 13.63 in D 1 in

Pair of Chinese Reverse Glass Painting Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

one painted with a lady seated holding a tobacco pipe, the other painted with a scholar playing a pipa with a lady seated beside him playing percussion instruments, with matching bla...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painting

Sold

H 22 in W 14 in D 1 in

19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painting

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese reverse glass painting depicting a woman in a tropical courtyard landscape with a bird on her hand. Pagoda Red Collection #: PR002 Keywords: Painting...

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H 9 in W 11 in D 1 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painted Opium Tray

Located in Chicago, IL

A circa 1900 reverse glass painted tray from Northern China depicting two ladies at leisure. The opposite side is a mirror with the original glass.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Tall Vintage Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painted Hardwood Framed Hanging Panel

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H 62.25 in W 18 in D 1 in

Tall Vintage Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painted Hardwood Framed Hanging Panel

Located in Austin, TX

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, ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle Extra Large

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H 3.5 in W 2 in D 2 in

Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle Extra Large

Located in Somis, CA

The Chinese eglomise snuff bottle is a captivating masterpiece, showcasing the delicate art of reverse painting from the inside. The scene depicted a group of birds perched on a prun...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Agate

Chinese Qing Reverse-Painted Mirror from the Qing Dynasty

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Sold

H 22.5 in W 16.25 in D 1 in

Pair of Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Glass

Located in Essex, MA

In original frames depicting figures in a Oriental landscape.

Materials

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti

$4,800

H 24.75 in W 64 in D 32.35 in

Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti

By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Note that this listing is for the 2-seater sofa/loveseat alone (matching 3-seat sofa and lounge chair are available separately). Two-piece "Confidential" Sofa/Loveseat designed in 19...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite

$2,160 / item

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in Dm 12 in

Japan Fine Antique Bronze Table Lamp With Writhing Dragon

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a Fine jumbo sized 13" antique heavy hand cast bronze round lantern with exquisite details from the early Taisho period- one of the finest we have handled in over ten years. ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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Reverse Glass Painting Asian For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the reverse glass painting Asian you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each reverse glass painting Asian for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and paint. There are many kinds of the reverse glass painting Asian you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right reverse glass painting Asian, those designed in Qing, Chinese Export and Chinoiserie styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Reverse Glass Painting Asian?

The average selling price for a reverse glass painting Asian at 1stDibs is $1,780, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Paintings-screens for You

Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.

The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.

The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.

In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.

Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.

Questions About Reverse Glass Painting Asian

How do I reverse paint on glass?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.

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Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.

Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art

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12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

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