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Countess Spencer and Lady Georgiana and the Bradshaw Sisters - A Fine Pair of 18th Century Reverse Glass Mezzotints.
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Countess Spencer and Lady Georgiana and the Bradshaw Sisters - A Fine Pair of 18th Century Reverse Glass Mezzotints.

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A fine and charming pair of 18th century reverse glass mezzotints of Countess Spencer and Lady Georgiana and The Bradshaw sisters.

(Margaret) Georgiana Spencer (née Poyntz), Countess Spencer; Georgiana Cavendish (née Spencer), Duchess of Devonshire by P. or S. Paul (Samuel de Wilde?), printed for John Bowles, after Sir Joshua Reynolds

mezzotint, (1759-1761)

Measuring: 14 in. x 10 in. (355 mm x 253 mm) plate size; 14 5/8 in. x 10 1/2 in. (370 mm x 266 mm) reverse glass size. Framed dimensions: 12.5in x 16in (320mm x 390mm).

The Bradshaw Sisters (Anne Porter Bouch (née Bradshaw); Frances Bradshaw), engraved as the Misses Wright by P. or S. Paul (Samuel de Wilde?), after Joseph Wright mezzotint, 1770s

Measuring: 13 7/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (354 mm x 251 mm) plate size; 14 1/8 in. x 10 1/4 in. (359 mm x 259 mm) reverse glass size. Framed dimensions: 12.5in x 16in (320mm x 390mm)

This matched pair of highly decorative reverse glass mezzotints have a wonderful warm patina and rich colour palette and they are ready to hang in their original 19th century ebonised fruitwood frames.

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Worldwide shipping available.

Price: £980 the pair.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated this Reverse Glass Mezzotint Pair to the 18th Century.

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SA1236023
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A fine and charming pair of 18th century reverse glass mezzotints of Countess Spencer and Lady Georgiana and The Bradshaw sisters.
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(Margaret) Georgiana Spencer (née Poyntz), Countess Spencer; Georgiana Cavendish (née Spencer), Duchess of Devonshire by P.
The English Interior

or S. Paul (Samuel de Wilde?), printed for John Bowles, after Sir Joshua Reynolds

fig 1. A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits in dark wooden frames depicting women and children.
fig 1. Countess Spencer and Lady Georgiana and the Bradshaw Sisters - A Fine Pair of 18th Century Reverse Glass Mezzotints.

mezzotint, (1759-1761)

Measuring: 14 in. x 10 in. (355 mm x 253 mm) plate size; 14 5/8 in. x 10 1/2 in. (370 mm x 266 mm) reverse glass size. Framed dimensions: 12.5in x 16in (320mm x 390mm).

The Bradshaw Sisters (Anne Porter Bouch (née Bradshaw); Frances Bradshaw), engraved as the Misses Wright by P. or S. Paul (Samuel de Wilde?), after Joseph Wright mezzotint, 1770s

fig 2. A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits in dark wooden frames depicting women and children.
fig 2. Countess Spencer and Lady Georgiana and the Bradshaw Sisters - A Fine Pair of 18th Century Reverse Glass Mezzotints.

Measuring: 13 7/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (354 mm x 251 mm) plate size; 14 1/8 in. x 10 1/4 in. (359 mm x 259 mm) reverse glass size. Framed dimensions: 12.5in x 16in (320mm x 390mm)

This matched pair of highly decorative reverse glass mezzotints have a wonderful warm patina and rich colour palette and they are ready to hang in their original 19th century ebonised fruitwood frames.

Higher resolution images on request.

Worldwide shipping available.

Price: £980 the pair.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Reverse Glass Mezzotint Pair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236023
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A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits in dark wooden frames depicting women and children.
COUNTESS SPENCER AND LADY GEORGIANA AND THE BRADSHAW SISTERS - A FINE PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY REVERSE GLASS MEZZOTINTS.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass, Wood, Paper
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPortrait figures, Moulded frames, Glass backing, Title cartouche
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotints in the Georgian style depicts portraits of Countess Spencer and Lady Georgiana, alongside the Bradshaw sisters. The works utilise glass, wood, and paper, set within dark brown ebonised fruitwood frames adorned with fine reeded mouldings and small metal suspension loops at the top. The glazed portraits display multicoloured figural scenes featuring portrait figures, golden title cartouche panels at the base, and visible signs of age and wear. Each piece measures 32 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Suitable for an English Country House interior, the pair works well hung above a sideboard in a dining room or living area. They bring period character to a hallway wall or library display, blending with traditional and classic decorative schemes.

FAQs

A reverse glass mezzotint is an artwork produced by transfering a paper mezzotint print face-down onto a glass sheet, chemically or physically thinning the paper backing, and then applying oil pigments to the reverse side to create luminous colour.

Georgian artisans used hand-blown float glass, printed paper mezzotints, turpentine or varnish adhesives to mount the image, and oil paints mixed with drying oils to add color to the transparent areas.

Authentic pieces feature slight imperfections in hand-blown glass, signs of gentle craquelure or flaking in the rear paint layers, original ebonised or gilded softwood framing, and period typography in the lower margin title fields.

Display these framed works symmetrically above a console table, side cabinet, or fireplace mantel, combining them with warm neutral backdrops, brass accents, and subdued lighting to highlight the glass highlights.

Keep the artworks away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent paint lifting. Clean the front glass surface using a soft dry cloth without liquid cleaners, and avoid touching or disturbing the exposed reverse paint layer.
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