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c. 1920 ROG Usher's "Special Reserve" Beveled Advertising Sign
c. 1920 ROG Usher's "Special Reserve" Beveled Advertising Sign

c. 1920 ROG Usher's "Special Reserve" Beveled Advertising Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

. - Edinburgh, Scotland Antique scotch whiskey advertising sign with beveled edges. This reverse painted sign advertises Usher's "Special Reserve" and O.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Framed Reverse-Painted Waltham Watches Sign
Early 20th Century Framed Reverse-Painted Waltham Watches Sign

Early 20th Century Framed Reverse-Painted Waltham Watches Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

. - Waltham, MA Vintage reverse painted glass advertising sign for Waltham pocket watches.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Reverse Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Restaurant Trade Sign. c.1920
Antique Reverse Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Restaurant Trade Sign. c.1920

Antique Reverse Painted Double-Sided French Cafe Restaurant Trade Sign. c.1920

Located in London, GB

A vintage French Café double sided trade sign. c.1930 Constructed from reverse painted glass, with crinkle foil lettering reading Café - Casse‑Croûte - Restaurant.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

c. 1890 Reverse On Glass Gold Leaf Painted Mitchell's Cigarettes Sign
c. 1890 Reverse On Glass Gold Leaf Painted Mitchell's Cigarettes Sign

c. 1890 Reverse On Glass Gold Leaf Painted Mitchell's Cigarettes Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

This tall turn-of-the-century reverse-painted glass advertising sign features richly rendered gold-leaf lettering promoting Stephen Mitchell & Son's cigarette and tobacco blends.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Abbott Pharmaceutical Prescriptions Reverse Glass Sign
Abbott Pharmaceutical Prescriptions Reverse Glass Sign

Abbott Pharmaceutical Prescriptions Reverse Glass Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1930s-1940s; Abbott Laboratories - Chicago, IL Reverse-painted on glass (ROG) advertising sign for Abbott Pharmaceuticals, featuring a bold black field with cream cartouche and r...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Reverse-Painted IOOF Skull and Bones Glass Sign
Early 20th Century Reverse-Painted IOOF Skull and Bones Glass Sign

Early 20th Century Reverse-Painted IOOF Skull and Bones Glass Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Early 1900s; Independent Order of Odd Fellows This reverse-painted glass "Caution" sign comes with the scull and crossbone, a symbol of mortality to the fraternity, and a reminder o...

Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Located in Nantucket, MA

Folk Art exhibition sign, reverse painted glass with reserved text backed in gold and silver crinkled foil reading "Exhibition / of / Paintings / on / Glass / By Edgar F.

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Foil

12ft Long Hovis Advertising Baker’s Shop Sign, Reverse Painted, Gold Leaf
12ft Long Hovis Advertising Baker’s Shop Sign, Reverse Painted, Gold Leaf

12ft Long Hovis Advertising Baker’s Shop Sign, Reverse Painted, Gold Leaf

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

12ft Long Hovis Advertising Baker’s Shop Sign, Reverse Painted, Gold Leaf This is a very long pictorial sign, it is reputed to be part of the decoration from the Head Office The si...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Signs

Materials

Glass

Antique Huge Hand Carved, Painted & Gilt SOCIETY Shop Trade Sign, C.1900
Antique Huge Hand Carved, Painted & Gilt SOCIETY Shop Trade Sign, C.1900

Antique Huge Hand Carved, Painted & Gilt SOCIETY Shop Trade Sign, C.1900

Located in London, GB

A large hand carved, painted and gilt 'SOCIETY' sign. c.1900 Likely once part of a larger shop sign with reverse painted glass over the top.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signs

Materials

Wood

Pre-Prohibition Fortune's Buffet ROG Mirror Sign
Pre-Prohibition Fortune's Buffet ROG Mirror Sign

Pre-Prohibition Fortune's Buffet ROG Mirror Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

Antique reverse-painted storefront sign. This piece was for a shop that specialized in alcoholic and tobacco goods.

Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Brass

B and B Stinger Lighted Glass Sign
B and B Stinger Lighted Glass Sign

B and B Stinger Lighted Glass Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1950s/1960s; Le Palais Bénédictine - Fécamp, Seine-Maritime, France This piece advertises a drink known as a "B and B Stinger", which is Benedictine & Brandy, mixed with crème de...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Marston's Brown Label Whisky Framed ROG Sign
Early 20th Century Marston's Brown Label Whisky Framed ROG Sign

Early 20th Century Marston's Brown Label Whisky Framed ROG Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

. - Burton-on-Trent, England Reverse painted on glass (ROG) advertising sign for Marston's Brown Label Whisky, featuring bold, dimensional lettering reading "Ask For Marston's Brown...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

1930s Copper Double-Sided English Outdoor Advertising Sign
1930s Copper Double-Sided English Outdoor Advertising Sign

1930s Copper Double-Sided English Outdoor Advertising Sign

Located in Surrey, BC

The company’s logo has been reverse painted on glass. The sign has been re-wired and CSA approved to current electrical standards.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Signs

Materials

Copper

Italian Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Plaque, signed “Pachini”
Italian Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Plaque, signed “Pachini”

Italian Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Plaque, signed “Pachini”

Located in Bilzen, BE

Italian Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Plaque, signed “Pachini” Italy, mid–late 20th century Rectangular decorative plaque in polished flat glass, reverse-painted with enamel and metall...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Reverse Painted Glass LaPrimadora Havana Cigar Sign,  Advertising
Vintage Reverse Painted Glass LaPrimadora Havana Cigar Sign,  Advertising

Vintage Reverse Painted Glass LaPrimadora Havana Cigar Sign, Advertising

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Reverse Painted Glass LaPrimadora Havana Cigar Sign Offered for sale is a very large oversized vintage reverse painted glass cigar sign that may be a trade or advertising s...

Category

Late 20th Century Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Art Glass, Giltwood

Huge 19th Century Gilded and Reverse Painted Shop Sign
Huge 19th Century Gilded and Reverse Painted Shop Sign

Huge 19th Century Gilded and Reverse Painted Shop Sign

Located in London, GB

A fabulous huge late 19th Century Spanish gilded and painted glass sign from a bar in Barcelona. A rare survivor still in its original wooden frame with multiple layers of paint.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Pairpoint Reverse Painted Floral Table Lamp USA Signed
Pairpoint Reverse Painted Floral Table Lamp USA Signed

Pairpoint Reverse Painted Floral Table Lamp USA Signed

By Pairpoint Glassworks

Located in Toledo, OH

Pairpoint reverse painted eight panel table lamp. Two sockets with acorn pulls on silver plated engraved foliage base. 16" shade decorated with floral designs. 24" tall x 16" diamete...

Category

20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Double Sided Reverse Painted Cigar Hanging Advertising Sign
Double Sided Reverse Painted Cigar Hanging Advertising Sign

Double Sided Reverse Painted Cigar Hanging Advertising Sign

Located in London, GB

Early 20th double sided cigar sign from Belgium. In the original casing. Made by "La marmographie St Amf, Bruxelles" which was established circa 1910. An advertising sign fo...

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

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

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Dutchess of Poughkeepsie NY Fire Insurance Reverse Painted Glass Framed Sign. Item features "Dutchess of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Hanging Wall Art with Male Figure Signed by Mark Narens Introducing a stunning piece of vintage wall art, skillfully crafted and signed by the renowned...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Paint

'Snares' mixed media construction, signed on reverse
'Snares' mixed media construction, signed on reverse

'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 very innovative constructions and paintings dealing with animals in their natural ...

Category

1990s Constructivist Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

1829 Signed Watercolor Portrait with Scandalous Inscription on Reverse
1829 Signed Watercolor Portrait with Scandalous Inscription on Reverse

1829 Signed Watercolor Portrait with Scandalous Inscription on Reverse

By Mr. King

Located in Katonah, NY

Handwritten inscription on the reverse. Price: $630 Decoration: Watercolor portrait of Hanah Tichbon wearing white with a gold chain and cross and holding a book Material: Watercolor...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Reverse Painted Gold Leaf Rectangular Frame Decorative Mirro
Reverse Painted Gold Leaf Rectangular Frame Decorative Mirro

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.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Art Glass

"Busy Office" 28”x34” oil on canvas, signed on reverse
"Busy Office" 28”x34” oil on canvas, signed on reverse

"Busy Office" 28”x34” oil on canvas, signed on reverse

By Amy Hill

Located in New York, NY

28"x34” oil on canvas, signed on reverse. This painting features an office scene with four figures examining charts and graphs ant a table with a city skyline in the background of t...

Category

2010s American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Outdoor Restaurant" 24"x28" oil on canvas, signed on reverse
"Outdoor Restaurant" 24"x28" oil on canvas, signed on reverse

"Outdoor Restaurant" 24"x28" oil on canvas, signed on reverse

By Amy Hill

Located in New York, NY

24"x28" oil on canvas, signed on reverse. This painting features a scene at andoutdoor restaurant with two figures being served drinks under the canopy of patio umbrellas. Amy Hill...

Category

2010s American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare Important Original European Reverse Painted Glass Floral Andre Chandelier
Rare Important Original European Reverse Painted Glass Floral Andre Chandelier

Rare Important Original European Reverse Painted Glass Floral Andre Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare European Reverse Painted Glass Chandelier. Signed by Famed European Lamp and Chandelier Maker Andre.

Category

20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Greek Pottery Black Urn with Twisted Handles, signed on reverse by artist.
Greek Pottery Black Urn with Twisted Handles, signed on reverse by artist.

Greek Pottery Black Urn with Twisted Handles, signed on reverse by artist.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Greek Pottery Black Urn with Twisted Handles, hand painted, signed on reverse by artist. It was brought back from Greece in the 70's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Urns

Materials

Clay

Portrait signed Darbes, 1781. Russo-Baltic period, Riga address on the reverse
Portrait signed Darbes, 1781. Russo-Baltic period, Riga address on the reverse

Portrait signed Darbes, 1781. Russo-Baltic period, Riga address on the reverse

Located in Firenze, IT

Portrait signed Darbes, 1781. Russo-Baltic period, Riga address on the reverse Oil on canvas, oval format, 61 × 46.5 cm Signed on the left and dated 1781, this portrait is by Joseph...

Category

Late 18th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair Harriton Eglomise Painted Mirrors Signed
Pair Harriton Eglomise Painted Mirrors Signed

Pair Harriton Eglomise Painted Mirrors Signed

$1,036Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Harriton Eglomise Painted Mirrors Signed

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Each mirror is reverse-painted and signed, showcasing the meticulous technique of églomisé, in which designs are hand-painted and gilded on the back of glass to create luminous, jewe...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Aesthetic Movement Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Matching Pair of Signed Ulla Darni Table Lamps
Matching Pair of Signed Ulla Darni Table Lamps

Matching Pair of Signed Ulla Darni Table Lamps

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Matching pair of signed Ulla Darni original table lamps. Each glass shade is reverse painted on glass and signed Ulla.

Category

2010s Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Fine Antique American 1905 Arts And Crafts Pyrography Game Board  Hand Painted
Fine Antique American 1905 Arts And Crafts Pyrography Game Board  Hand Painted

Fine Antique American 1905 Arts And Crafts Pyrography Game Board Hand Painted

Located in South Burlington, VT

The reverse is signed with painted tulips above a pair of contemplative checker players, and the word "checkers" above five round checker pieces.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Game Boards

Materials

Wood

Antique Arts and Crafts Era Handel Lamp with Hand Painted Shade Circa 1910
Antique Arts and Crafts Era Handel Lamp with Hand Painted Shade Circa 1910

Antique Arts and Crafts Era Handel Lamp with Hand Painted Shade Circa 1910

Located in San Francisco, CA

American Arts and Crafts period Handel table lamp (c1910-15) with original reverse hand painted glass shade. Signed Handel on shade, top brass ring and also on the base.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Untitled (Outsider Art Surrealist Figural Sculpture)
Untitled (Outsider Art Surrealist Figural Sculpture)

Untitled (Outsider Art Surrealist Figural Sculpture)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Found antique object, wood, paint. Signed on reverse of face. Monticolo was born in Italy in 1931 and came to America in 1946.

Category

2010s Surrealist Sculptures

Materials

Steel

1950s Design Studio Bragalini Italian Midcentury Crystal Bowl
1950s Design Studio Bragalini Italian Midcentury Crystal Bowl

1950s Design Studio Bragalini Italian Midcentury Crystal Bowl

Located in Brescia, IT

Hollowed thick crystal, reverse painted, "scalpellato" edges. "Bragalini" signed Perfect Condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal

American Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Mantel Clock by  Eli Terry, Circa 1820
American Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Mantel Clock by  Eli Terry, Circa 1820

American Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Mantel Clock by Eli Terry, Circa 1820

By Eli Terry & Sons

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany pillar and scroll mantel clock with carved scrolled pediment, brass finials, original works, signed reverse painted glass, and terminating on tapered feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Clocks

Jean Després and Étienne Cournault French Modernist "Bijoux-Glace" Ring
Jean Després and Étienne Cournault French Modernist "Bijoux-Glace" Ring

Jean Després and Étienne Cournault French Modernist "Bijoux-Glace" Ring

By Jean Despres

Located in New York, NY

Product Details: Item #: R-21132 Artist: J Després and E Cornault Country: France Circa: 1930 Size: 6.75 (this ring can be sized; please contact the gallery for further information) ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Modernist Fashion Rings

Materials

Crystal, Silver

"Nesting Swan" Contemporary Surrealist, Large scale Watercolor painting
"Nesting Swan" Contemporary Surrealist, Large scale Watercolor painting

"Nesting Swan" Contemporary Surrealist, Large scale Watercolor painting

By Thomas Broadbent

Located in New York, NY

A silver designer mid-century modern pole lamp has small sparrows perched amongst its lights the birds nearly camouflaged amongst the chrome. 40"x60" (signed on reverse) Painted wit...

Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Antique Reverse Painted Glass Sign, "Rooms"
Antique Reverse Painted Glass Sign, "Rooms"

Antique Reverse Painted Glass Sign, "Rooms"

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique reverse painted glass sign "Rooms" with a brass chain.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Brass

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Furnished Rooms"
1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Furnished Rooms"

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Furnished Rooms"

Located in Chicago, IL

1930s reverse glass painted sign "Furnished Rooms."

Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Metal

1930's Reverse Painted Glass Sign "Deposit Required"

1930's Reverse Painted Glass Sign "Deposit Required"

Located in Chicago, IL

1930s reverse painted glass sign "deposit required."

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign Prayer Changes Things

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign Prayer Changes Things

Located in Chicago, IL

1930s reverse glass painted, sign "Prayer Changes Things".

Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Metal

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign God Bless Our Home

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign God Bless Our Home

Located in Chicago, IL

1930s reverse glass painted sign god bless our home.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Metal

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Thank You Call Again"
1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Thank You Call Again"

1930s Reverse Glass Painted Sign "Thank You Call Again"

Located in Chicago, IL

1930s reverse glass painted sign "Thank You Call Again" with metal back.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

Iconic "La Parisienne" Shop Sign
Iconic "La Parisienne" Shop Sign

Iconic "La Parisienne" Shop Sign

Located in San Francisco, CA

Extremely rare French reverse painted glass shop sign. Pictured below one can see it in its original place of pride atop a charming French shop.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Signs

Huge Japanese Charger on Stand, 29", Circa 1900
Huge Japanese Charger on Stand, 29", Circa 1900

Huge Japanese Charger on Stand, 29", Circa 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Huge Japanese Charger on Stand, glass, reverse painted & signed, on black iron stand, may be also wall hung, very decorative Originally $ 1,500.00

Category

20th Century Japanese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

MONKEY SIGN (DRIP REVERSE)
MONKEY SIGN (DRIP REVERSE)

MONKEY SIGN (DRIP REVERSE)

By Banksy

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Polystone Medicom Toys x Brandalism Limited Edition produced by Medicom Toy, Tokyo, with the original box

Category

2010s More Art

Materials

Vinyl

Original Pepsi Cola Reverse Printed Advertising Mirror Signed by the Artist
Original Pepsi Cola Reverse Printed Advertising Mirror Signed by the Artist

Original Pepsi Cola Reverse Printed Advertising Mirror Signed by the Artist

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

A very cool late 20th century advertising, this is a reverse printed on glass artwork and is signed in the bottom left of the mirror although I am unable to make out the signature. T...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Untitled  (rain drops), Oil on Canvas 36 x 30 inches, signed on reverse side.
Untitled  (rain drops), Oil on Canvas 36 x 30 inches, signed on reverse side.

Untitled (rain drops), Oil on Canvas 36 x 30 inches, signed on reverse side.

By Paul Manes

Located in Basalt, CO

Paul Manes was born May 4, 1948 in Austin, Texas, and began his professional career in New York City in the early 1980s. His art has been widely exhibited in America and Europe and h...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Art Deco Eglomise Mirrors - Signed
Pair of Art Deco Eglomise Mirrors - Signed

Pair of Art Deco Eglomise Mirrors - Signed

By W.E. Fager

Located in Chicago, IL

These are an exceptionally nice pair of reverse painted mirrors. They are signed W.E. Fager.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Decorative Art

Mega Forecast (cloud & rain)
Mega Forecast (cloud & rain)

Mega Forecast (cloud & rain)

By RYCA (Ryan Callanan)

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Composite wood, resin, acrylic and spray paint. Signed on reverse

Category

2010s Street Art Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Wood, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

1920s Moe Bridges Boudoir Lamp
1920s Moe Bridges Boudoir Lamp

1920s Moe Bridges Boudoir Lamp

Located in Mobile, AL

Art Deco Boudoir lamp by Moe Bridges, circa 1920s. Base is signed "Moe Bridges Co. PAT 62028 Milwaukee", Reversed painted glass shade signed by artist.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Reverse Painted Sign For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the reverse painted sign you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, every reverse painted sign was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer reverse painted sign, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A reverse painted sign made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Pairpoint Glassworks, La Barge and Coca Cola Bottling Co. each produced at least one beautiful reverse painted sign that is worth considering.

How Much is a Reverse Painted Sign?

Prices for a reverse painted sign can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $20,693, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.
Questions About Reverse Painted Sign
  • 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, a signed painting is often worth more. A signature is one way authenticators determine whether a piece of art is genuine or a reproduction. As a result, paintings that bear an original signature may fetch more than those that do not at auctions. However, some artists never or rarely signed their work, such as Mark Rothko and Vincent van Gogh. To get an estimated fair market value for a signed painting that you own, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Find a large selection of paintings on 1stDibs.