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Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1830
$5,500
£4,175.51
€4,775.89
CA$7,684.30
A$8,546.62
CHF 4,462.78
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NOK 56,996.48
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A wonderful and rare circa 1830 Chinese export reverse glass portrait painting of unusually large size of a lady in traditional robes holding a closed fan shown sat in front of black backdrop in a black lacquer chair beside red and black cloth-draped round table with European-style flower-filled tazza, covered porcelain tea bowl, and opium pipe in black lacquer stand housed in original carved giltwood frame with original iron hanging-rings and backboards. Sight measures 25.69" x 17.44".
- Dimensions:Height: 30.13 in (76.54 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 1.82 in (4.63 cm)
- Style:Chinese Export (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1830
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor scratching to glass and paint loss, presents beautifully.
- Seller Location:Kinderhook, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1002144799952
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