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Chinese Export Reverse Glass Paintings, Set of Four

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A set of four circa 1825 Chinese Export polychrome reverse glass paintings comprised of figural court views and battle scenes in original 'Chinese Chippendale' parcel-gilt aubergine lacquer frames and reverse backboards. A remarkable and exceptionally rare set of good size and condition.

Provenance: Legendary fine English antiques dealers Jackson-Mitchell, Inc. of Wilmington, DE (fl. 1968 -2002), private English collection prior, private Greenwich, CT collection thence.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Hand-painted glass, hand-carved, lacquered, and gilt wood
Condition:	Good. Set in phenomenal condition for age and medium. One panel with non-detracting minor loss to upper left corner glass with associated paint loss, minor paint-loss to lower right corner. Frames with wear; all present beautifully. Measurements approx.
Creation Date:	circa 1825
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Asian, Traditional
Book References:	Audric, Thierry. 'Chinese Reverse Glass Painting 1720-1820: An Artistic Meeting Between China and the West'. Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften, 2020.
Incollect Reference #:	500792

Dimensions

W.	28 in;	H.	21 in;	D.	1.63 in;
W.	71.12 cm;	H.	53.34 cm;	D.	4.14 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com