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Deconstructing Piet I, Painting, Acrylic on MDF Panel
Deconstructing Piet I, Painting, Acrylic on MDF Panel

Deconstructing Piet I, Painting, Acrylic on MDF Panel

By Juan Jose Hoyos Quiles

Located in Yardley, PA

The three compositions break down the three primary colors and black. In Paintings I & II, I eliminated the white background completely and in Painting III, I reversed the compositio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

N°1135 (Abstract Painting)
N°1135 (Abstract Painting)

N°1135 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Vinyl

N°1129 (Abstract Painting)
N°1129 (Abstract Painting)

N°1129 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Vinyl

N°1122 (Abstract Painting)
N°1122 (Abstract Painting)

N°1122 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Vinyl

N°1119 (Abstract Painting)
N°1119 (Abstract Painting)

N°1119 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Vinyl

London Under A Bright Sunset, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
London Under A Bright Sunset, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

London Under A Bright Sunset, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Marc Todd

Located in Yardley, PA

This painting has been created on, and will be shipped on a high quality canvas on a wooden frame, and has been signed on the reverse of the canvas.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Chinese Reverse Glass Table Screen with Floral Still Life, c. 1850
Chinese Reverse Glass Table Screen with Floral Still Life, c. 1850

Chinese Reverse Glass Table Screen with Floral Still Life, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This 19th-century table screen features a reverse glass mirror painted with an elegant still life.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mixed Media Wall Sculpture on Industrial Wooden Mold
Mixed Media Wall Sculpture on Industrial Wooden Mold

Mixed Media Wall Sculpture on Industrial Wooden Mold

By Fay Sciarra

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Shards from an antique reverse painting on glass of a red headed lady represents the artist’s grandmother for whom she was named.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

3.3M, 1000 REVERSE RIGHT "WATERMELON GRAND". Drawing on paper
3.3M, 1000 REVERSE RIGHT "WATERMELON GRAND". Drawing on paper

3.3M, 1000 REVERSE RIGHT "WATERMELON GRAND". Drawing on paper

By Rodrigo Spinel

Located in Miami Beach, FL

As a reflection on the value we give to objects, this series exposes examples of objects that we use daily and for different reasons ended up gaining very high prices. By redrawing t...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink

Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting
Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting

Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting

Located in Annville, PA

Pfoutz began to paint at the age of 14 – reverse paintings on glass. Then, he haunted museums, copying masterworks.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting
Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting

Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting

Located in Annville, PA

Pfoutz began to paint at the age of 14 – reverse paintings on glass. Then, he haunted museums, copying masterworks.

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paint

N°1133 (Abstract Painting)
N°1133 (Abstract Painting)

N°1133 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

N°1149 (Abstract Painting)
N°1149 (Abstract Painting)

N°1149 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

N°1131 (Abstract Painting)
N°1131 (Abstract Painting)

N°1131 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

N°1148 (Abstract Painting)
N°1148 (Abstract Painting)

N°1148 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

N°1133 (Abstract Painting)
N°1133 (Abstract Painting)

N°1133 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

N°1140 (Abstract Painting)
N°1140 (Abstract Painting)

N°1140 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

N°1142 (Abstract Painting)
N°1142 (Abstract Painting)

N°1142 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

N°1120 (Abstract Painting)
N°1120 (Abstract Painting)

N°1120 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

N°1113 (Abstract Painting)
N°1113 (Abstract Painting)

N°1113 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

N°1117 (Abstract Painting)
N°1117 (Abstract Painting)

N°1117 (Abstract Painting)

By Jean Daniel Salvat

Located in London, GB

The artist employs a distinctive technique: painting on the reverse side of transparent vinyl, which is subsequently mounted on stretchers.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

"Shore House" watercolor on paper, 30"x22", signed on reverse
"Shore House" watercolor on paper, 30"x22", signed on reverse

"Shore House" watercolor on paper, 30"x22", signed on reverse

By Thomas Broadbent

Located in New York, NY

30"x22 watercolor on paper, signed on the reverse by the artist. This watercolor painting by Thomas Broadbent is composed of stacked books to create a "birdhouse" from an architec...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Pfoutz Original Farm Scene Oil Painting
Pfoutz Original Farm Scene Oil Painting

Pfoutz Original Farm Scene Oil Painting

Located in Annville, PA

Pfoutz began to paint at the age of 14 – reverse paintings on glass. Then, he haunted museums, copying masterworks.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting

Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting

Located in Annville, PA

Pfoutz began to paint at the age of 14 – reverse paintings on glass. Then, he haunted museums, copying masterworks.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting

Located in Annville, PA

Pfoutz began to paint at the age of 14 – reverse paintings on glass. Then, he haunted museums, copying masterworks.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting

Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting

Located in Annville, PA

Pfoutz began to paint at the age of 14 – reverse paintings on glass. Then, he haunted museums, copying masterworks.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting

Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting

Located in Annville, PA

Pfoutz began to paint at the age of 14 – reverse paintings on glass. Then, he haunted museums, copying masterworks.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

"Lake Michigan Bathers, " Pencil, Reverse, & Photo signed by Francesco Spicuzza
"Lake Michigan Bathers, " Pencil, Reverse, & Photo signed by Francesco Spicuzza

"Lake Michigan Bathers, " Pencil, Reverse, & Photo signed by Francesco Spicuzza

By Francesco Spicuzza

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The artist signed the piece in the lower right. On the reverse is a silver gelatin photo print of a painting of five bathers wading. 3 3/8" x 4" art 7 1/8" x 8 7/8" verso photograp...

Category

1910s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Carbon Pencil, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Red Carerra, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Red Carerra, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Red Carerra, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Rachel McCullock

Located in Yardley, PA

Signed within the pattern of the painting and on the reverse. Strung ready to hang. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Silver Moon, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Silver Moon, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Silver Moon, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Rachel McCullock

Located in Yardley, PA

Painted over 3 deep edge canvases which can be hung together or slightly apart, the sides of which have been sprayed blue. Signed on the reverse. Strung ready to hang. :: Painting ::...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Neptune's Element, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Neptune's Element, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Neptune's Element, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Rachel McCullock

Located in Yardley, PA

Silver leaf is also featured in the detail. Signed on the reverse. Strung ready to hang. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity s...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Maison Jansen Eglomise Mirror
Maison Jansen Eglomise Mirror

Maison Jansen Eglomise Mirror

Located in Johns Island, SC

The hand painted and silver gilded eglomise or reverse painting on glass. The painting represents Ivy leaves and stylized vines.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Electric Buddha, Painting, Acrylic on Glass
Electric Buddha, Painting, Acrylic on Glass

Electric Buddha, Painting, Acrylic on Glass

By Craig Moran

Located in Yardley, PA

This is one of a series of paintings in which I explored the process of painting in reverse.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Untitled (Woman in Stockings), Standing Female Nude on reverse, double sided
Untitled (Woman in Stockings), Standing Female Nude on reverse, double sided

Untitled (Woman in Stockings), Standing Female Nude on reverse, double sided

By Everett Shinn

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Conte crayon on paper, c. 1905-1909 Signed lower right Archival frame by Graham Gallery, New York, hand carved frame with silk matting and gold fillet (see photo of corner) Provenanc...

Category

Early 1900s Ashcan School Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

1950s Italian Ottone Rosai Signed Dated and Archived Painting
1950s Italian Ottone Rosai Signed Dated and Archived Painting

1950s Italian Ottone Rosai Signed Dated and Archived Painting

By Ottone Rosai

Located in Roma, IT

On the stretcher, the date and title of the work: M950 ‘Il Cancello’ Stamps and label on the reverse of the painting by Ottone Rosai On the canvas, three notarial stamps from the inv...

Category

1950s Italian School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique French Orientalist Oil Painting by Pavy
Antique French Orientalist Oil Painting by Pavy

Antique French Orientalist Oil Painting by Pavy

By Eugène Pavy

Located in London, GB

This original oil on panel is set within an elaborate carved giltwood frame, inscribed with the title and artist’s name, and bearing both a label and auction stamps to the reverse. T...

Category

1880s Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Pink Red Cubist Abstract British Contemporary Painting
Pink Red Cubist Abstract British Contemporary Painting

Pink Red Cubist Abstract British Contemporary Painting

By Sally Bradshaw

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

It is signed to the reverse of the painting. Incredible infusion of colours, blurred together creating this vibrant and 'alive' painting - ideal for todays interiors.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ben Wilson - Byzantium, original signed Abstract Expressionist painting Framed
Ben Wilson - Byzantium, original signed Abstract Expressionist painting Framed

Ben Wilson - Byzantium, original signed Abstract Expressionist painting Framed

By Ben Wilson

Located in New York, NY

Ben Wilson Byzantium, 1975 Oil on Masonite painting Hand signed reverse, Titled, "Byzantium", dated 1975 by the artist and also with estate stamp - in addition to Ben Wilson's hand s...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Blue Shade Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Landscape, Signed, 2014
Blue Shade Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Landscape, Signed, 2014

Blue Shade Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Landscape, Signed, 2014

By Dwight Baird

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Havana, Cuba – I often refer to this painting as a reverse composition – the majority of artist would have painted it from the other side of the pillars.

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Fred Korburg Nautical Painting
Fred Korburg Nautical Painting

Fred Korburg Nautical Painting

$1,950Sale Price|30% Off

Fred Korburg Nautical Painting

Located in Fulton, CA

Signed lower left corner and titled on verso. Painted on reverse masonite. Original frame. Painting without frame measures 20" H x 24" W.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Colourful Contemporary Surrealist Acrylic Painting on Paper.
Colourful Contemporary Surrealist Acrylic Painting on Paper.

Colourful Contemporary Surrealist Acrylic Painting on Paper.

By Derek Carruthers 1

Located in Cotignac, FR

Signed to the bottom right and signed and dated to the reverse. A colourful and lively painting by a surrealist artist who loved to ask questions of the viewer.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Signed Oil Painting Cadaqués 2001 – Organic Surreal Composition on Cardboard
Signed Oil Painting Cadaqués 2001 – Organic Surreal Composition on Cardboard

Signed Oil Painting Cadaqués 2001 – Organic Surreal Composition on Cardboard

By Antoni Pitxot

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

The dedication on the reverse situates the painting within a personal context, reinforcing its authenticity and direct link to the artist’s studio period in Cadaqués.

Category

Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian Vintage Maritime Ship Oil Painting Signed Vasselli Nautical Seascape
Italian Vintage Maritime Ship Oil Painting Signed Vasselli Nautical Seascape

Italian Vintage Maritime Ship Oil Painting Signed Vasselli Nautical Seascape

Located in Palm Coast, FL

No visible tears, patches, or structural issues are observed on the reverse. 📏 Measurements: Painting 10" x 8" Framed 15.5" x 13.5" 🖋️ Signature: Signed “Vasselli” lower right �...

Category

Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French cubist abstract oil painting with muted colors
French cubist abstract oil painting with muted colors

French cubist abstract oil painting with muted colors

By Yvette Dubois Habasque

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The painting is signed with the artists initials to the lower corner and dated 2007 - and to the reverse - by the artist.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fox Hunting Scene Oil Painting on Canvas Horses Hounds Equestrian Sporting Art
Fox Hunting Scene Oil Painting on Canvas Horses Hounds Equestrian Sporting Art

Fox Hunting Scene Oil Painting on Canvas Horses Hounds Equestrian Sporting Art

Located in Palm Coast, FL

Presented in a substantial black frame and accompanied by the original Certificate of Authenticity from the Artmasters Collection, attached to the reverse. 📏 Measurements: Painting...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Dutch Painting
19th Century Dutch Painting

19th Century Dutch Painting

Located in Esbeek, NL

How interesting to find a “reverse” piece of art: a painting of a Delftware tableau.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Paintings

Materials

Paint

1960’s Cubist Portrait of Woman Stunning Original Painting
1960’s Cubist Portrait of Woman Stunning Original Painting

1960’s Cubist Portrait of Woman Stunning Original Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Lady by Wladyslaw Szary, circa 1960’s See label reverse for bio details Oil painting on canvas with applied mixed media Canvas is 64cm x 44cm Original frame Good condi...

Category

1960s Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

SIGNED IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING- POLPERRO HARBOUR CORNWALL - BEAUTIFUL LIGHT
SIGNED IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING- POLPERRO HARBOUR CORNWALL - BEAUTIFUL LIGHT

SIGNED IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING- POLPERRO HARBOUR CORNWALL - BEAUTIFUL LIGHT

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: indistinctly signed, contemporary artist Title: Polperro Harbour, Cornwall, titled to label reverse Medium: oil painting on canvas Size: painting: 15.75 x 12 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

René Zimmermann Landscape Painting
René Zimmermann Landscape Painting

René Zimmermann Landscape Painting

By Rene Zimmermann

Located in New York, NY

The artist signed the work at the bottom right and wrote the title of the painting on the reverse wood support. Measurements: Frame: 28" width, 24 1/2" height, 1" depth.

Category

20th Century French Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

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