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William Pitt the Elder Portrait in Reverse Glass
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William Pitt the Elder Portrait in Reverse Glass

18th century
Sold 16 September 2025 · Reindeer Antiques
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The Right Honourable William Pitt Esq.

A reverse glass print portrait of William Pitt the Elder.

Circa: 1754

Richard Houston (1721-1775) after William Hoare (1707-1792)

Presented in a period Georgian frame.

William Pitt the Elder, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-17780) served as Prime Minister of Great Britian from 1766-68. Pitt was a brilliant orator in parliament and is best known as a wartime political leader during the Seven Years War ensuring Britain defeated its long term enemy France. He was highly popular with the electorate, attacking corruption and supporting the American colonies view in the run up to the American Revolution.

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Antique Reverse Painting on Glass to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
26.2cm (10.31")
Reference Numbers
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SA1161030
Dealers Internal Reference
BA1437
Description
The Right Honourable William Pitt Esq.

A reverse glass print portrait of William Pitt the Elder.

Circa: 1754

Richard Houston (1721-1775) after William Hoare (1707-1792)

Presented in a period Georgian frame.

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William Pitt the Elder, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-17780) served as Prime Minister of Great Britian from 1766-68.
Reindeer Antiques

Pitt was a brilliant orator in parliament and is best known as a wartime political leader during the Seven Years War ensuring Britain defeated its long term enemy France. He was highly popular with the electorate, attacking corruption and supporting the American colonies view in the run up to the American Revolution.

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Antique Reverse Painting on Glass to the Georgian era.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
26.2cm (10.31")
Reference Numbers
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SA1161030
Dealers Internal Ref
BA1437
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 An antique reverse painting on glass depicting a seated historical figure in a dark wooden frame with gilded accents. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William Pitt the Elder Portrait in Reverse Glass

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W8 4BG
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An antique reverse painting on glass depicting a seated historical figure in a dark wooden frame with gilded accents.
William Pitt the Elder Portrait in Reverse Glass
Ref: SA1161030
An antique reverse painting on glass depicting a seated historical figure in a dark wooden frame with gilded accents.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass, Wood, Pigment
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPortrait subject, Inscribed cartouche, Ebonised and gilt frame
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 26.2 cm (10 in)

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Reverse glass painting, or glair painting, is an artistic technique where the image is painted directly onto the back of a glass panel so that it is viewed correctly from the front.

These pieces generally comprise a glass sheet, hand-applied pigments or metallic foils, and a supportive wooden frame, often carved and gilded or ebonised.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit period-correct hand-lettering, aged patination on the glass and pigments, and traditional timber framing construction without modern fasteners.

Positioning historical artwork against neutral or dark panelled walls creates a striking focal point that anchors traditional and transitional rooms.

Keep the artwork out of direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, and clean the glass gently with a dry microfiber cloth.
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