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Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1830

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
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".

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Hand-painted reverse glass in carved giltwood frame.
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Minor scratching to glass and paint loss, presents beautifully.
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental
Incollect Reference #:	796707

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	30.13 in;	D.	1.82 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	76.53 cm;	D.	4.62 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.