Search 0
55,625  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 192 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
192 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1244801
FOR SALE
£1,200
Email Phone
Save
Countess Spencer and Lady Georgiana / the Bradshaw Sisters - A Fine Pair of 18th Century Reverse Glass Mezzotint Portraits.
For sale by The Mezzotint Man
for sale €1,404     $1,524
£1,200
The Mezzotint Man

The Mezzotint Man

Sellingantiques Verified Since Mar 2026
Browse dealers 41 items
  • About Us
    Dealers in fine antiquarian portrait prints
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1244801
PDF SHARE
SAVE

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

18th century
Description

A fine and beguiling 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.

Higher resolution images on request.

Worldwide shipping available.

Price: £1200 the pair.

Date of Manufacture

The Mezzotint Man has dated these Reverse Glass Mezzotint Portraits to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244801
Description
A fine and beguiling 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.
The Mezzotint Man

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 depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames.
fig 1. Countess Spencer and Lady Georgiana / the Bradshaw Sisters - A Fine Pair of 18th Century Reverse Glass Mezzotint Portraits.

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 depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames.
fig 2. Countess Spencer and Lady Georgiana / the Bradshaw Sisters - A Fine Pair of 18th Century Reverse Glass Mezzotint Portraits.

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: £1200 the pair.

Date of Manufacture

The Mezzotint Man has dated these Reverse Glass Mezzotint Portraits to the 18th Century.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244801
The Mezzotint Man
The Mezzotint Man
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2026

Dealers in fine antiquarian portrait prints

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Mezzotint Man Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames.
1 / 11
Archive I A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames.

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

Archive II A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames. View II
Archive III A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames. View IV
Archive V A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames. View V
Archive VI A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames. View IX
Archive X A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames. View X
Archive XI A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames. View XI
Enlarged Archival View
The Mezzotint Man

The Mezzotint Man
Telephone 07889 859729
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/themezzotintman
Verified Since Mar 2026
Items For Sale 41
Items Sold 10
The Mezzotint Man
The Mezzotint Man
Verified Since Mar 2026
View Dealer Info
Location: North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/themezzotintman
Verified
Mar 2026
For Sale
41
Sold
10
A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames.
COUNTESS SPENCER AND LADY GEORGIANA / THE BRADSHAW SISTERS - A FINE PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY REVERSE GLASS MEZZOTINT PORTRAITS.
Ref: SA1244801
A pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicting figures in classic dress inside carved dark frames.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass, Paper, Oil Paint, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMoulded wooden frames, Inscribed lower border, Classical portraiture, Hand-coloured detailing
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This pair of 18th-century reverse glass mezzotint portraits depicts classical figures in elaborate dress. Created in the Georgian style, the works utilize glass, paper, oil paint, and wood, showcasing a rich warm brown colour palette and hand-coloured detailing with a glossy glaze finish. Each piece is housed in a dark moulded wooden frame with visible wear and an inscribed lower border. The right-hand portrait is mounted on a stepped tiered wooden stand featuring turned circular feet and raised circular mouldings. The overall dimensions measure 39 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Suitable for traditional interiors, these pieces work well displayed above a sideboard or hung on a wall within an English Country House setting. They add historical character and refined portraiture to living rooms, studies, or hallways, integrating smoothly into established antique collections.

FAQs

A reverse glass mezzotint is an artwork created by transferring a paper mezzotint engraving face-down onto a sheet of glass, dampening the paper to rub away the backing, and then painting colours directly onto the back of the remaining ink film.

Techniques from this period typically combined blown window glass, paper mezzotint impressions, natural resin varnishes or turpentine, and oil-based pigments applied by hand to the reverse side.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-blown glass irregularities such as air bubbles or wave patterns, genuine age-related oxidisation, shrinkage of the oil pigment, and original dark timber moulding frames.

Pairing framed period portraiture with contemporary minimalist furniture creates a curated, layered aesthetic, particularly when placed above modern consoles or integrated into eclectic gallery walls.

Keep the artworks away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent pigment lifting, and clean the outer glass gently using a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth without liquid solvent exposure.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories