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Reverse glass painting of Oriental figure, 19th century
Located in London, GB
A reverse glass painting of an elegant Oriental figure depicted raised and pointing, wearing a fur
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Glass, Giltwood

Vintage 1920s Beaded Reverse Glass Painting of a Sheep
Located in Gloucestershire, UK
A colourful original vintage Indian beaded reverse glass painting of a sheep from the 1920s.
Category

Vintage 1920s Indian Other Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Untitled Pieta , Reverse Glass Painting, 2014, South African artist
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
into both his painting and printmaking art practice, and his satirical comics, published – alongside
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

1900 s Reverse Glass Sign "The Home Insurance Company New York "
Located in Chicago, IL
Original 1900's reverse glass sign with gold leaf " The Home Insurance Company New York ".
Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Self-Emergent Painting Reverse Glass No.45 on gold leaf
By Michael Burges
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, behind-glass painting with fine line details in 23,75 ct. gold leaf. Mounted on a deep
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Large 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting in Its Original Frame
Located in Richmond, London
A 19th century reverse glass painting in its original frame. Extremely rare in this large size
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century American Reverse Painted Glass Sign "The Big B Cigar"
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century American reverse painted glass sign "The Big B Cigar".
Category

Early 20th Century American Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hostile Territory by South African artist Conrad Botes, reverse glass painting
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
into both his painting and printmaking art practice, and his satirical comics, published – alongside
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Pieta I, Reverse Glass Painting by South African artist Conrad Botes
Located in Darlinghurst, NSW
into both his painting and printmaking art practice, and his satirical comics, published – alongside
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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

Set of 2 Reverse Painting on Glass William and Marry and University of New York
Located in Pasadena, CA
Celebrate classic American academia with this charming set of two mid-century reverse paintings on
Category

Late 20th Century American Paintings

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...
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mirror

1930s Art Nouveau Reverse Painted Glass and Giltwood "Peacock" Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s Art Nouveau reverse painted glass and giltwood peacock vanity tray. Felt lined back.
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Reverse Painted Blown Art Glass Shell Encrusted Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury reverse painted blown art glass shell encrusted tall table lamp. This unique and
Category

20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French Patisserie Reverse Painted Glass Panel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous Art Nouveau era French patisserie reverse painted glass panel.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

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
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Rosewood

1940s Pair of Silver Leaf Reverse Painted Art Glass Ballerina Butterfly Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th century pair of fine Art Deco silver leaf églomisé reverse painted art glass ballerina and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

English Art Deco Reverse Painted Glass Four-Piece Gent s Brush Tray Set
Located in Port Hope, ON
strong lines of the chrome frame holding the reverse painted cream glass surface of the tray, indicate
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Geometric Reverse Painted Glass Op Art Painting, circa 1960 s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A clean, bright and colorful reverse-painted glass painting, unsigned.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Paintings

Art Deco Reverse Painted Hanging Fixture
By Maxon de Paris
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed Maxon de Paris, this reverse painted hanging fixture is adorned with a geometric foreground
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Custom Acrylic Table with Tray Top with Reverse Glass Painted Art
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Custom acrylic table with removable top. The top contains an inserted piece of reverse glass
Category

1990s American End Tables

Materials

Acrylic

Extraordinary 17th Century Italian Reverse Glass Painting with Reading Virgin
Located in Madrid, ES
Reading Virgin Italy, 17th century. Reverse glass painting. Measures: 25 x 20 cm.
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Drawings

Materials

Art Glass

17th Century Beautiful Reverse Glass Painting Representing the Flight into Egypt
Located in Madrid, ES
"The Flight into Egypt," Italy, 17th century. Reverse glass painting. Measures: 42 x
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Art Glass

Reverse Painted Glass Painting of an Indian Prince
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good circa 1900 reverse painted glass image of an Indian prince. The art of reverse glass
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Paintings

Reverse-Decorated French Verre Églomisé Vase
By Laque Line
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Monumental Reverse-Decorated French Art-Glass Vase in the Verre Églomisé Manner by Laque Line
Category

Vintage 1960s French Vases

Materials

Glass

Spectacular Original European Reverse Paint Floral Chandelier by Andre
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful rare European reverse painted glass chandelier. Beautifully done by famed European lamp
Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Art Glass

Ned Moulton Wall Sculpture, 1986
Located in Charlottesville, VA
1980s iconoclastic reverse painted art-glass wall sculpture depicting stylish and cool young men by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Decorative Art

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-20th Century Gold Amber Carved Glass Cameo Brooch Necklace Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Gold & Amber Reverse Carved Art Glass Cameo Brooch & Necklace Pendant. Features
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches

20th Century Gold And Carved Glass Necklace And Earrings By, Whiting Davis S/3
By Whiting Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold Plate And Reverse Carved Art Glass Pendant Necklace And Earrings By, Whiting
Category

20th Century American Victorian Clip-on Earrings

Art Deco Geometric Reverse Painted Tray, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Original 1930s Art Deco tray made in Germany featuring a lovely reverse painted geometric design on
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Barware

Materials

Aluminum

17th Century Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of mated, hand-painted, verre églomisé, 17th c. Dutch harbor scenes featuring figures, a variety of boats, and foreground buildings. Each held in antique, hand-carved, pa...
Category

1630s Paintings

Materials

Wood, Glass

Reverse Painted Glass Art Deco Cocktail Wall Decor
Located in Buffalo, NY
Reverse painted glass Art Deco 'Cocktail' wall decor. Classic Art Deco design, original silver
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Art

Abstract Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Abstract Reverse Glass Painting
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Art

Materials

Metal

1800s Glass Reverse Painted Eye
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a well done early advertising sign. The glass plate measures around 8x10 inches. It sits in
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings

Materials

Glass

1960s Reverse Glass Folk Art Painting by Andrzej Galek #1
By Andrzej Galek
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid-Century reverse glass painting by Polish artist and architect Andrzej Galek (sometimes known as
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Jazz Age Reverse silvered and Vitrolite Tray
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Jazz age tray features a stylized reverse silvered geometric design on vitrolite
Category

20th Century Tableware

Original 1930s Modernist Reverse Painted Tray
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this 1930s Art Deco drinks tray with a fabulous reverse painted geometric
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Susan Ward "Pear Square" Art Glass Bowl
Located in Astoria, NY
Susan Ward (American, XX-XXI) "Pear Square" studio art glass reverse painted bowl with a central
Category

20th Century American Empire Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Beautiful Reverse Glass Hand Painting
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Hand painted Chinese reverse painting of a husband and his wife. Great details and colors .
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Unusual Reverse Painted Art Deco Mirror, Game Board, Folk Art
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual reverse painted Art Deco Mirror, game board. Folk Art. Amazing Art Deco designs, graphics
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Reverse Painted On Glass English Advertisement.
Located in Buchanan, MI
THE LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER ENGLAND FRAMED SIGN. Reverse Painted Glass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Gold, Vermeil, Silver

A Reverse Painted Glass Signboard
Located in London, GB
In a later ebonised frame. Available to view at Brunswick House, London.
Category

20th Century Signs

A Reverse Painted Glass Signboard
Located in London, GB
In a later ebonised frame. Available to view at Brunswick House, London.
Category

20th Century Signs

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
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Portrait Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Art Deco Cut Mirrored Bar Tray With Reverse Etched and Beveled Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco bar tray was realized in France circa 1940. It features a rectangular body
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Chrome

Two Chinese Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in Westwood, NJ
Two Chinese export reverse paintings on glass with textured, gilt-accented black lacquer frames.
Category

Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

1960s Reverse Glass Folk Art Painting Man on Horse by Andrzej Galek #2
By Andrzej Galek
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid-Century reverse glass painting by Polish artist and architect Andrzej Galek (sometimes known as
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Glass, 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
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Antique Vintage Reverse Painted Glass Chemist Pharmacy Sign, C.1930
Located in London, GB
An elegant reverse painted glass chemist's sign. c.1930 Gilt lettering and green carboy, reverse
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

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
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Reverse Painted Glass Interior Scene with Gilded Frame
Located in Long Island City, NY
This reverse glass interior scene with gilded frame depicts a robed female beside a Grecian statue
Category

Antique 19th Century Greco Roman Paintings

Materials

Glass

Reverse Painting on Glass Window of Downtown Princeton
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fun whimsical reverse painting on glass on a funky old window with original green paint, having
Category

1990s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Asimi Lefko by Cassandria Blackmore, Metal Framed Reverse Painted Glass, 2014
By Cassandria Blackmore
Located in St. Louis, MO
about this wonderful piece. Material: Deconstructed Reverse Painted Glass, Colored Grout, Metal Frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

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
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

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Reverse Glass Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of reverse glass art on 1stDibs. A piece of reverse glass art — often made from glass, wood and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of reverse glass art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each choice in our collection of reverse glass art bearing Art Deco, Folk Art or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of reverse glass art over the years, but those crafted by Pairpoint Glassworks, Andrzej Galek and Cristal Arte are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Reverse Glass Art?

Prices for a piece of reverse glass art start at $225 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $1,767.
Questions About Reverse Glass Art
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sommerso art glass is glassware that has two or more layers of color in the piece that don’t mix together. Associated with Murano glass, sommerso is Italian for “submerged.” Find a collection of Sommerso art glass on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    MCM art glass is a shortened form of the phrase mid-century modern art glass. It describes works of art produced out of glass by artisans working during the middle of the 20th century. You'll find a variety of MCM art glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In art, glass usually refers to decorative objects that are considered glass art. This means that they consist entirely or primarily out of glass, a hard brittle inorganic substance made out of natural materials like sand and limestone. Find a range of glass art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether art glass is valuable depends on a number of factors. Who the maker is, what type of piece it is, how old it is, its condition, the number of pieces made and the current demand can all influence the price. A certified appraiser can help you determine how much a specific piece is worth. On 1stDibs, find a collection of art glass pieces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, some stained glass is Art Nouveau. It was during this period that Louis Comfort Tiffany produced his famed stained glass windows and decorative objects. However, the tradition of producing stained glass traces all the way back to the Gothic period. You'll find a selection of stained glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The art of making glass is called glassblowing. The name comes from the traditional glassmaking method of blowing through a long tube called a blowpipe to shape molten glass. Historians believe that glassblowing dates back to ancient Rome. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to tell if you have a piece of genuine hand-blown glass is to locate the pontil mark. This is a scar usually found on the bottom of the piece where the pontil was broken off from the glass object. An absence of this scar may indicate your glass piece was mold-blown. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary hand-blown glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.