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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
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Still-life Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint, Pigment, 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 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
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Still-life Paintings

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paint, Pigment

Antique Chinese reverse glass painting
Located in Milano, IT
their authenticity and time-honored charm. Inverted glass paintings, such as this one we exhibit
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mirror, Wood

European Reverse Painting on Glass of Woman
Located in Essex, MA
In a nicely carved frame depicting a woman with a cape seated before a table with fruit.
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Antique Early 19th Century European Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Pair of Qing Dynasty Reverse Glass Paintings
Located in London, GB
Depicting the portraits of an Emperor and Empress in their full imperial clothing
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait with Blue Drape
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese export folk art. Thought to have developed during the Italian Renaissance, reverse glass painting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

"Quail in Flight" Reverse on Glass Echruseos Painting
By Jack White
Located in San Antonio, TX
24 Medium: Reverse on Glass "Quail in Flight"Jack White is a native of Brady, Texas and began his
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1970s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Other Medium

Set of Three French Reverse Paintings on Glass
Located in Essex, MA
With sponge decorated frames and nicely painted in reverse on glass. Provenance; Stephanie Hoppen
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Vintage 1940s European Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait
Located in Chicago, IL
of reverse glass painting. Lending the finished work a subtle three-dimensional effect, painting on
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Glass

Reversed Engraved Guilded Art Glass
Located in New York, NY
Portrait of a girl. Signed P. Jay.
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Vintage 1960s American Windows

Materials

Glass

Reverse Painted Art Glass Lamp
Located in Milford, NH
Reverse painted art glass lamp with landscape scene, circa 1920. Possibly Pittsburgh Lamp Company
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

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 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

Pair of Reverse Glass Painted French Shop Signs Pottery
Located in Southampton, GB
, crusty painted frames and back panel, pressed copper letters and foxing to the reverse glass paint
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Antique 19th Century French Signs

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

"Old Homestead" Reverse Glass Landscape Painting of a River
Located in Houston, TX
Reverse glass painting of an old homestead on a lake. The painting is framed in a decadent gold
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1970s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 20th Century Chines 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

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

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

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Vibrant Reverse Painting on Glass Vintage Window
By Fay Sciarra
Located in Hopewell, NJ
” , a delightful whimsical reverse painting on glass of her beloved flowers and acrobatic birds.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

Rare Large 20thc Framed Royal Reverse Glass Painted Panels
Located in Bagshot, GB
pair of reverse glass painted panels with Royal crests and the words 'By Appointment to H.M. Queen
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Vintage 1930s British Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Reverse Painting and Collage on Glass Window
Located in Hopewell, NJ
in East Hampton, NY. Ergo, "East Hampton Couch" is a sofa portrait, painted reverse on a glass
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Fabric

Francisco de Xavier Franz Xaver Jesuitenheiliger Reverse Glass Painting, 1820
Located in Epfach, DE
missionaries and seafarers as well as the patron for a good hour of death. The reverse glass painting was made
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Antique 1820s German Paintings

Materials

Fruitwood, Glass

Reverse Painting on glass of Hibiscus Flowers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
, ferns, butterfiles, and all the wonder of a garden bursting forth in June. Acrylic on glass, original
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20th Century American Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic

A Lovely Reverse Painted Portrait on Glass of An Edwardian Beauty
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Lovely Reverse Painted Portrait on Glass of An Edwardian Beauty A truly skillful piece, this
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Paintings

Materials

Glass

Vibrant Reverse Painting on Glass Church Window
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large vintage church window is the found object used by artist Fay Sciarra for "Georgia in the garden", a boldly patterned painting of a black and white cock-a-poo enveloped by colo...
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Fabric

Pair of Vintage Reverse Layered Glass Paintings English Unique Kitsch Rare 1980
Located in Buffalo, NY
painted glass which gives them incredible depth and presence. Each work is 16" x 12 in their original
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1980s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Reverse Painted Bros Sign, circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Reverse painted Bros sign, circa 1950. Glass sign with beveled and hand painted detailing in
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Glass

Pair of Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait Paintings, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
charming examples of reverse glass painting, in which an artist composes the painting in reverse on the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Glass

Chinese Reverse Glass Painted Beauty with Crane and Peaches
Located in Chicago, IL
With its Folk Art appeal, this reverse glass painting depicts a fashionable young woman with a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Beautiful Reverse Painting on Glass Window of Dahlia Garden Birds
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Inspiring reverse painting on vintage glass window of a dahlia garden bursting with life, from
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Concubine in Forever Robe
Located in Chicago, IL
reverse fashion on a canvas of glass spread throughout Europe, remaining popular for centuries afterward
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paint

Reverse Painted Glass Gilt Single Sided Sign Plaque Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
by someone that sells signs? Reverse painted and gilt glass sign with an incredible faux wood effect
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Signs

Materials

Glass

20th Century Verre Églomisé Reverse Glass Painted "Tripe Dresser" Trade Sign
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A reverse pained (verre églomisé) trade sign with an unusual subject matter, tripe dresser. The
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20th Century English Signs

Materials

Glass, Pine

Rare 20th Century Double framed Royal Reverse Glass Painted Panels
Located in Bagshot, GB
itself and has amazing examples of reverse painted glass.  
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Vintage 1930s British Other Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

Reverse Painted Glass Sign 1920s Illuminated Star Masonic Temple Eastern Star
Located in Camden, ME
Illuminated tin sign with a reverse painting on glass star for the Eastern Star of the Masonic
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Signs

Materials

Tin

Early 20th Century Reverse Painted Glass Tavern Pub Sign Smithfield Inn
Located in Lowestoft, GB
sides glazed with a wooden centreal block, the glass has been reverse painted, gilded and encased in
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Signs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Reverse Glass Painting Augsburg 18.Century Harbor Scene Trompe L`Oeil Ships
Located in Epfach, DE
Reverse glass painting Augsburg 18 th century harbor scene Trompe L Oeil wooden frame black
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Antique 1780s German Baroque Paintings

Materials

Glass

Pair of Fine Chinese Export Reverse Paintings on Glass, Circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
a pair of 19th century Chinese Export reverse glass paintings depicting scenes of nobles at leisure
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

Materials

Art Glass, Paint

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait of Beauty in Blue, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
With sparkling color and an unsophisticated treatment of perspective, this reverse glass portrait
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

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

Psychedelic Reverse Paint on Glass Art
By R. Stein
Located in Wilton, CT
Very well done and kind of psychedelic reverse paint on glass original art work by R. Stein. Hand
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Antique Chinese reverse glass painting with lotus blossoms
Located in Milano, IT
their authenticity and time-honored charm. Inverted glass paintings, such as this one we exhibit
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Chinese Qing Hong Taiji Emperor Portrait Reverse Glass Hanging Painting
Located in Danville, CA
Vintage Chinese Qing Taizong Hong Taiji Emperor Reverse Glass Hanging Painting ITEM DESCRIPTION: a
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Painted Opium Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A circa 1900 reverse glass painted tray from Northern China depicting two ladies at leisure. The
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Chinese Vintage Reproduction Reverse Painting of Ship on Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-executed Chinese reverse painting on glass of a fully rigged sailing ship in an appropriate
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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Tall Vintage Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painted Hardwood Framed Hanging Panel
Located in Austin, TX
A very large vintage Chinese export reverse glass painted figural hanging wall panel in a carved
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Framed piece of reverse etched glass designed by Max Ingrand
By Max Ingrand
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We had this beautiful reverse etched mirrored piece that had broken in a spot cut in half and
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Vintage 1930s European Decorative Art

Materials

Mirror

Antique Chinese reverse glass painting with vase and flowers
Located in Milano, IT
authenticity and time-honored charm. Inverted glass paintings, such as this one we exhibit, became fashionable
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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
their authenticity and time-honored charm. Inverted glass paintings, such as this one we exhibit
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Set of Six Early 20th Century Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass Paintings
Located in Essex, MA
Set of six Chinese reverse painting on glass from the Early 20th century. Showing Chinese court
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

19th Century Original Painted and Reverse Painted on Glass Compote of Fruit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century original painted and gilded frame mirror with a reverse painted compote of fruit
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Antique 19th Century American Mirrors

Antique Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass of a Tang Dynasty Student
Located in Astoria, NY
A rare antique Chinese reverse painting on glass in its original frame, dated 1851. Titled on the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Wood

Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle Extra Large
Located in Somis, CA
The Chinese eglomise snuff bottle is a captivating masterpiece, showcasing the delicate art of
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20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Agate

European Reverse Painted Picture of Baby Christ
Located in Essex, MA
Giltwood frame and the image depicts the Christ child.
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Antique 1790s European Decorative Art

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 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
    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 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, 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 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.