Lot 760
Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass. 19th century. In original frame with brass fitting. 13½ x 19½", framed to 16 x 22". Delicately rendered young man with book and lotus riding a horse with a dragon's head on a dark slate blue ground; the black border has blue and red decorations. A few minor scratches, otherwise fine condition.
A popular China Trade item, reverse paintings on glass were very popular throughout the 19th century in the Americas and Europe. Paintings such as the one offered here appealed to the Western desire for the exotic and unusual, and were highly sought after.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| Realized $113 |
