A wonderful and rare circa 1830 Chinese export reverse glass portrait painting of unusually large size of a lady in traditional robes holding a closed fan shown sat in front of black backdrop in a black lacquer chair beside red and black cloth-draped round table with European-style flower-filled tazza, covered porcelain tea bowl, and opium pipe in black lacquer stand housed in original carved giltwood frame with original iron hanging-rings and backboards. Sight measures 25.69″ x 17.44″.
INFORMATION
Price: $
Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Minor scratching to glass and paint loss, presents beautifully.
Number of items: 1
Measurements:
Width: 22
Height: 30.13
Depth: 1.82
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