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Reverse Glass Print of the Roman Emperor Otho
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Reverse Glass Print of the Roman Emperor Otho

17th century
Sold 15 March 2025 · Reindeer Antiques
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M. Sylvius Otho

An exceptionally rare Seventeenth Century reverse glass print of the Roman Emperor Otho after Titian and engraved by Robert Van Voerst. Presented in its original ebonised frame.

Circa 1720

Titian's original portrait of Otho entered the Royal Collection with Charles I's purchase of the Duke of Mantua's exceptional art collection in 1628. It formed part of a set depicting the 12 Emperors of Rome painted by Titian 1536-9. The paintings were famously engraved by Aegidius Sadeler in the 1590s and it is unsurprising that Charles I commissioned Van Voerst to rival them. The paintings were sold after Charles's execution and entered the Spanish Royal Collection.

Van Dyck adapated Titian's portrait of Otho in armour to create a portrait of Charles I and this may be Van Voerst engraved only this painting from Titian's series.

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Antique Reverse Glass Print to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
31.8cm (12.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1104234
Dealers Internal Reference
BA1308
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M. Sylvius Otho
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An exceptionally rare Seventeenth Century reverse glass print of the Roman Emperor Otho after Titian and engraved by Robert Van Voerst.
Reindeer Antiques

Presented in its original ebonised frame.

Circa 1720

fig 1. A framed reverse glass print depicting the Roman Emperor Otho in armour against a dark background.
fig 1. Reverse Glass Print of the Roman Emperor Otho

Titian's original portrait of Otho entered the Royal Collection with Charles I's purchase of the Duke of Mantua's exceptional art collection in 1628. It formed part of a set depicting the 12 Emperors of Rome painted by Titian 1536-9. The paintings were famously engraved by Aegidius Sadeler in the 1590s and it is unsurprising that Charles I commissioned Van Voerst to rival them. The paintings were sold after Charles's execution and entered the Spanish Royal Collection.

Van Dyck adapated Titian's portrait of Otho in armour to create a portrait of Charles I and this may be Van Voerst engraved only this painting from Titian's series.

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Antique Reverse Glass Print to the 17th Century.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
31.8cm (12.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1104234
Dealers Internal Ref
BA1308
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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Archive I A framed reverse glass print depicting the Roman Emperor Otho in armour against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Reverse Glass Print of the Roman Emperor Otho

Archive II A framed reverse glass print depicting the Roman Emperor Otho in armour against a dark background. View II
Archive III A framed reverse glass print depicting the Roman Emperor Otho in armour against a dark background. View III
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Telephone 020 7937 3754
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81 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BG
United Kingdom
Verified Since May 2019
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A framed reverse glass print depicting the Roman Emperor Otho in armour against a dark background.
Reverse Glass Print of the Roman Emperor Otho
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A framed reverse glass print depicting the Roman Emperor Otho in armour against a dark background.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period17th century
  • StyleClassical Revival
  • MaterialGlass, Wood, Paper
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsClassical bust portrait, Inscribed cartouche, Moulded wooden frame, Armour depiction
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 31.8 cm (13 in)

To prevent deterioration, display the piece away from direct sunlight and high humidity, avoiding chemical cleaners and wiping only with a soft, dry cloth.

Such artworks add depth and historical contrast when hung against dark-painted walls, or displayed on a bookshelf alongside contemporary ceramics and natural textures.

Authentic pieces often exhibit signs of age such as slight pigment flaking, oxidisation of metallic elements, hand-lettered captions, and period-appropriate framing techniques using old fixings and aged timber.

These pieces typically consist of a sheet of blown or float glass, hand-applied pigments or printed metallic foils, backed with protective layers of paper or wood, and housed in a period wooden frame.

Reverse glass painting, or verre eglomise, involves painting or applying a print directly onto the back of a glass pane so that the image is viewed through the front. The technique gained widespread popularity in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries for creating religious and historical portraits.
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