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Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Mirror-The Boy with a Crane
Located in Norton, MA
A large charming 19th-century Chinese export reverse painting on the mirror, depicting a boy and a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Chinese Reverse Glass Painted Mirror of the Yangtze River Bridge
Located in Chicago, IL
This cultural revolution-era reverse glass mirror painting depicts the Yangtze River Bridge, the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mirror

Chinese Reverse Glass Table Screen with Floral Still Life, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
table screen features a reverse glass mirror painted with an elegant still life. The quiet vignette
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
, rendered in vibrant shades. To create the reverse glass paintings, artisans traced the outlines of their
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paint

Chinese Qing Reverse-Painted Mirror from the Qing Dynasty
By Chow s Oriental Furniture Co.
Located in Valladolid, ES
hanger following the oriental aesthetic. To create reverse paintings on glass, artisans traced the
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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Crystal

19th Century Pair Qing Dynasty Reverse Painted Mirrors
Located in Dublin 8, IE
rendered in vibrant shades and geometric shapes. To create the reverse glass paintings, artisans traced
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paint

18th C.China Trade Painting on Mirror Portrait of Catharina van Braam Houckgeest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
China Trade reverse glass painting on mirror depicts Catharina van Braam Houckgeest, created for the
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Vintage Reverse Painting Art Snuff Bottles
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of artistic vintage reverse painted snuff bottles with 2 different designs featuring
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Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Bottles

Materials

Glass, Paint

"Liberty In the Form of the Goddess of Youth" Stipple Engraving, E. Savage, 1796
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
sophisticated Chinese import reverse glass paintings. The 1796 “Liberty” engraving itself is considered rare
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Antique 1790s American Federal Prints

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Paper

19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Richmond, CA
Rare Chinese reverse glass painting for the Portuguese export market. Queen Catherine of Braganza
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Antique 19th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Glass, Paint

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of a European Lady and Girl in a Landscape, 1800
Located in London, GB
A Chinese reverse glass painting of a European lady and girl in a landscape scene surrounded by
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Mirror

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting
Located in New York, NY
A mid-19th century Chinese export reverse glass painting depicting scholars and assistants
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Regency Paintings

Materials

Wood

Two Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in New York, NY
Good quality Chinese reverse paintings on glass, late 19th century wood frames.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Antique Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass in Wooden Frame
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Antique Chinese Pair of Reverse Glass Paintings, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Pair of Reverse Glass Paintings, each depicting a young lady seated at a table, one with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of a Danish Lady
Located in New York, NY
Painted in reverse on glass, this remarkable portrait, probably copied from a miniature, has
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Neoclassical Paintings

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass of a Woman Playing a Flute, late 19th/C
Located in Hallowell, ME
In the frame which is blue velvet 17 7/8" x 23 3/4" and the glass measures approx 9.5" x 13.5" from
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1890s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Late 19th Century Q ing Dynasty Double Sided Reverse Painting on Glass
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Q'ing Dynasty framed double sided reverse painting on glass in original carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Glass

Large 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting in Its Original Frame
Located in Richmond, London
- and 19th-century Canton, China, involved painting on the back of a glass sheet in reverse order
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Pair of Oval Reverse Glass Portraits
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Mottahedeh Collection, illustrated in Howar/Ayers 1978, China fr the West, volume II
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Pair of Chinese Reverse Painted on Glass Table Screens in Rosewood, late 20th C.
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
A pair of large panels/ screens, painted on glass of the Emperor and Empress of China. Frames are
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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of super charming, Chinese reverse glass paintings, of young women, with their original
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Paint

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese reverse glass painting depicting wealthy women of leisure playing games in a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese reverse glass painting depicting wealthy women of leisure in a courtyard
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Concubine in Forever Robe
Located in Chicago, IL
We’re captivated with the workmanship, delightful imagery, and sparkling color of Chinese reverse
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paint

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Scholars Objects, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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19th Century Qing Still-life Paintings

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paint

Antique Chinese reverse glass painting
Located in Milano, IT
Fascinating 19th-century Chinese mirror painting depicting traditional Chinese interiors with
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A good quality C19th Chinese reverse painting on glass of large size, brightly coloured with
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

19th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
19th century unusual Chinese reverse painting on glass, depicting a busy Hong Kong harbour scene
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese reverse glass painting with lotus blossoms
Located in Milano, IT
Fascinating 19th-century Chinese mirror painting depicting traditional Chinese interiors with
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Chinese reverse glass painting with vase and flowers
Located in Milano, IT
Fascinating 19th-century Chinese mirror painting depicting traditional Chinese interiors with
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Chinese reverse glass painting with flowers and butterflies
Located in Milano, IT
Fascinating 19th-century Chinese mirror painting depicting traditional Chinese interiors with
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of a Young Woman, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of a Young Woman, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

A Late 17th / Early 18th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painting
Located in London, GB
Mounted on an early 18th century walnut frame.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Chinese Reverse on Glass Painted Panel with Giltwood Frame
Located in New York, NY
A very large and impressive Chinese reverse glass painting of a Maiden in court dress with an
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Chinese Reverse Glass Floral Still Life, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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Early 20th Century Qing Still-life Paintings

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paint, Pigment

Chinese Reverse Glass Grapevine Still Life, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Chinese Reverse Glass Grapevine Still Life, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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Early 20th Century Qing Still-life Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint, Pigment, Mirror

Chinese Reverse Glass Chrysanthemum Still Life, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Chinese Reverse Glass Floral Still Life, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Chinese Reverse Glass Floral Still Life, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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Early 20th Century Qing Still-life Paintings

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paint, Pigment

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of Empress Dowager Cixi
Located in Chicago, IL
exquisite example of Chinese reverse glass painting. Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass
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Early 20th Century Qing Portrait Paintings

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Chinese Reverse Glass Plum Blossom Still Life, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Chinese Export Reverse Glass Dragonfly Painting
Located in Worcester, GB
Chinese Export Reverse Glass Dragonfly painting Chinese, early 20th century. Set behind
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Glass

Chinese Export Reverse Painting on Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century Chinese reverse painting on glass depicting nobles and their servants in a court
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Two Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in Westwood, NJ
Two Chinese export reverse paintings on glass with textured, gilt-accented black lacquer frames.
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Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Pair of Chinese Reverse on Glass Export Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Chinese Export reverse on glass paintings, in wonderful condition. Forged iron hanger, on
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

PAIR OF CHINA TRADE REVERSE PAINTINGS ON GLASS
Located in Essex, MA
As We Would Say In the Gallery, "These Are Very Emma" Pair of Period China Trade Reverse Paintings
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Chinese Reverse Painting of Dogs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chinese reverse painting on glass of a dog or Spaniel with two puppies painted in a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Glass

Pair of 19th century Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century Chinese reverse painting on glass
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

Early 20th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
encouraged court artists to practice techniques such as this reverse glass painting. Using Fine brushes, the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Oriental Art Scene, Chinese, Reverse Painting, Glass Panel, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique Oriental art scene. A Chinese, reverse painted glass panel, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Paintings

Materials

Glass

Two Early 19th Cent. Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
Reverse paintings on glass of women in traditional Chinese robes in original carved and painted
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings

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Chinese Reverse Glass Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Chinese reverse glass paintings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Chinese reverse glass paintings — often made from glass, wood and paint — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of Chinese reverse glass paintings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of Chinese reverse glass paintings to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art Chinese reverse glass paintings are of considerable interest.

How Much are Chinese Reverse Glass Paintings?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,051, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $38,000 highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Reverse Glass Paintings
  • 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.