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Antique English - Chinese Export Reverse Glass Mirror Paintings 18th C.

Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
China c.1775.

Rare pair of China Trade Reverse Glass Painted Mirror Pictures of Exceptional Quality Depicting Attractive Young Ladies in a Colourful Rural Setting. Made in Canton and Exported Exclusively for the English Upper Class. Last Quarter of the 18th Century.
As is quite normal the finely carved wooden frames have been made in England at a later date to suit the individual taste of the purchasing client.

Provenance
Private Collection UK

Literature: See Carl Crossman The China Trade for Description of China Trade Glass Pictures.

Condition: Brilliant Original Colours (Most unusual to survive without fading)

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Glass, Paint, Carved Wood.
Creation Date:	1775
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	337696

Dimensions

W.	14.17 in;	H.	19.69 in;
W.	35.99 cm;	H.	50.01 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.