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Georgian Painting on Glass C1800
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Georgian Painting on Glass C1800

19th century
Description

This charming Georgian Painting on Glass, in its original gilt frame, dates from circa 1800.

Painted in reverse and with gilt highlights, the picture shows a young man attempting to win he attention of a young lady by plying her with drink.

The condition is good.

Height: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)

Width:: 6 inches (15 cm)

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Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Georgian Reverse Glass Painting to the 1800s.

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SA1042186
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This charming Georgian Painting on Glass, in its original gilt frame, dates from circa 1800.
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Painted in reverse and with gilt highlights, the picture shows a young man attempting to win he attention of a young lady by plying her with drink.
Shaun King Antiques

The condition is good.

Height: 8.5 inches (21.5 cm)

Width:: 6 inches (15 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Georgian Reverse Glass Painting to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1042186
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A Georgian reverse painting on glass depicting a man pouring a drink for a seated woman, housed in a moulded giltwood frame.
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Archive I A Georgian reverse painting on glass depicting a man pouring a drink for a seated woman, housed in a moulded giltwood frame.

GEORGIAN PAINTING ON GLASS c1800

Archive II A Georgian reverse painting on glass depicting a man pouring a drink for a seated woman, housed in a moulded giltwood frame. View II
Archive III A Georgian reverse painting on glass depicting a man pouring a drink for a seated woman, housed in a moulded giltwood frame. View III
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A Georgian reverse painting on glass depicting a man pouring a drink for a seated woman, housed in a moulded giltwood frame.
GEORGIAN PAINTING ON GLASS c1800
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A Georgian reverse painting on glass depicting a man pouring a drink for a seated woman, housed in a moulded giltwood frame.
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Reverse glass painting is an art form where pigment is applied directly onto the underside of a glass sheet, intended to be viewed from the unpainted front. Popular throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries, these works frequently featured genre scenes, classical subjects, and portraits.

Artists painted details in reverse sequence, starting with fine foreground lines and highlights before building up background colours behind them. The completed glass panel was then backed for protection and mounted into a carved or moulded timber frame.

Authentic Georgian examples typically display period-correct hand-drawn or float glass with subtle visual distortions, age-appropriate wear to the gilding, and fine paint layering. Natural signs of age, such as slight paint contraction or oxidisation along the edges, are common indicators.

These compact framed artworks function well as focal points within a curated gallery wall or styled on a sideboard alongside ceramic accents. The contrast between traditional glass craftsmanship and contemporary furnishings introduces depth and texture to a room scheme.

Clean the front glass gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth without applying liquid solvents that could seep into the frame rebates. Position the picture away from direct sunlight, damp environments, and radiator heat to prevent the delicate paint film from lifting.
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