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micaela

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Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass Old?
« on: June 16, 2014, 08:48:49 pm »
Hi, This Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass is Old?

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Mica





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Re: Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass Old?
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2014, 05:53:36 am »
Hi, the women on this painting wear Kimonos. That makes them Japanese. I think this could have been painted somewhere in the 1st half of the 20th century, certainly not earlier...
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Re: Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass Old?
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2014, 10:58:50 am »
Agree with Mat.

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Re: Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass Old?
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2014, 01:41:29 pm »
Agree with Mat on the date as well.

Found a lot that had, what appears to be, more reverse painted pictures/frames very similar to yours.  However, the lot was passed and didn't sell.  Starting value $50
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/11540581_japanese-reverse-painted-on-glass-picture

and another "In addition, this beautiful reverse painting on glass from Japan, circa, 1900"  no value listed
In addition, this beautiful reverse painting on glass from Japan, circa, 1900

Here's one at Christies' - different color quality/scheme
http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/furniture-lighting/six-chinese-reverse-glass-paintings-20th-century-5336884-details.aspx
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