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Reverse Painted Persian

Vintage Distressed Malayer Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
type may have painted numbers on the reverse side. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home
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Vintage 1930s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Serbend Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
type may have painted numbers on the reverse side. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home
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Vintage 1930s Persian Other Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Serbend Rug
Vintage Serbend Rug
W 51 in L 84 in
Vintage Meshed Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
correct painted carpet exhibiting haloeing in and around adjacent color changes where saturation would be
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Vintage 1930s Persian Other Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Meshed Carpet
Vintage Meshed Carpet
W 175 in L 223 in
"The Golden Force" by Karl Momen
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Karl Momen, Swedish b. 1937. This oil on canvas was painted in 1989 and finished in 1990, titled
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1990s Swedish Modern Paintings

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Paint

"The Golden Force" by Karl Momen
"The Golden Force" by Karl Momen
H 48 in W 78 in D 1 in
The Golden Force
By Karl Momen
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Karl Momen, Swedish b. 1937. This oil on canvas was painted in 1989 and finished in 1990, titled
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1990s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Oil

The Golden Force
The Golden Force
H 48 in W 78 in D 1 in
"Caravansary at Shiraz" Antique orientalist Black & White Oil Painting on Board
Located in Jacksonville, FL
magnificent artwork Notes: Signed "E.L. Weeks" l.r., with the artist's estate sale stencil on the reverse
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19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

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Board, Oil

Persephone
By Virginia Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Persephone Oil on canvas, 1952 Signed lower left (see photo) Titled reverse "Persephone" Signed
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1950s American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Persephone
Persephone
H 20.88 in W 16.75 in
"Mr. Peanut in Persia (Isfahan)" Contemporary Blue & Orange Pop Culture Painting
Located in Houston, TX
. Peanut set against an orange and blue Persian inspired tile mosaic. Titled and dated on reverse
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Odalisque, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
Persian rug, stands a low table with a goblet of wine on it. This little masterpiece is created in
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Praying Man, Vienna Bronze Sculptural Vide Poche, Ca. 1900
By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)
Located in New York, NY
clothes, standing at full height on a Persian rug and raising his arms up in calling out to the Almighty
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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Persephone
By Virginia Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Persephone Oil on canvas, 1952 Signed lower left (see photo) Titled reverse "Persephone" Signed
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1950s American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Persephone
Persephone
H 20.88 in W 16.75 in
Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Twenty Three Piece Botanical Dessert Service
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
gilt leaf and stem pattern overlay. The center of each pieces is painted with different botanical
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tableware

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Porcelain

Unique Mixed Media on Handmade Paper with Gold Leaf Modernist Edition
Located in Surfside, FL
archeologist,Hammerman digs through layers of paint and material in her exploration of the properties of paint
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1980s American Modern Mixed Media

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Mixed Media

1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
), remnants of red paint, likely a carved name of a pharaoh on the reverse side. The second unusual future of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces

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18k Gold

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Located in New York, NY
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Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Wool, Hand-knotted, Circa 1900, 10’ x 16’
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Bakhtiari carpet was created, circa 1900 by the workshop of master weaver Ardal, one of the foremost master weavers of his time. The coloration is unique to his collecti...
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Nazmiyal Collection Tribal Geometric Design Modern Rustic Area Rug 13'4" x 16'
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tribal Animal Geometric Design Contemporary Modern Rustic Area Rug, Country of origin: Central Asia, Circa date: Modern Rugs
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Antique Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Newmanstown, PA
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Located in New York, NY
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Antique Serapi Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
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Persian Isfahan Silver Enamel Articulated Panel Bracelet, Artist-Signed 1930s
Located in Burbank, CA
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Blue Garden
By Ynez Johnston
Located in Glenview, IL
reverse - Krannert Museum of Art, University of Illinois (March-April 1952), illus. exh. cat. Pl
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MEISSEN GORGEOUS FIGURINE GROUP PERSIAN NOBLEMAN ON ELEPHANT BY KAENDLER c.1850
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Located in Milan, IT
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18th Century Landscape Paintings

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Located in Hampshire, GB
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Arts and Crafts Textiles

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Located in Hampshire, GB
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Decorative Tribal Design Ethnic Style Hand Print Runner, Qalamkar
Located in Hampshire, GB
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Arts and Crafts Textiles

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Velvet, Organic Material

Tribal Botteh Design Ethnic Style Hand Print Cushion Pillow Cover, Qalamkar
Located in Hampshire, GB
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Located in Hampshire, GB
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Located in Katonah, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Girl in Blue
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H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 1.5 in
Mughal Couple engaging in Kama Sutra Outside in Nature in front of a Fountain
Located in Paris, IDF
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Located in Paris, IDF
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Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1930s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Reverse Painted Persian For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the reverse painted Persian you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of cotton, fabric and wool, every reverse painted Persian was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect reverse painted Persian — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A reverse painted Persian, designed in the Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made reverse painted Persian has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann) are consistently popular.

How Much is a Reverse Painted Persian?

A reverse painted Persian can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,790, while the lowest priced sells for $519 and the highest can go for as much as $110,000.
Questions About Reverse Painted Persian
  • 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
    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.