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Reverse Glass Paintings

By Betsi54, 2 April, 2009
Description

The paintings are reverse glass painted....thats means they have been painted on the back side of the glass.It seems that they used foil you can see it from the front. There is no signature but it tells you what the subject is
Fort Ticonderoga and Ruins on the Rhine .

Category
Paintings
Medium
Reverse glass paintings
Distinguishing marks
I can't seem to find a signature
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
with the frames they are 20.5 " high and 24.5" wide
Date Period
unknown
History
They belonged to my Aunt ....I have no idea where she got them ...but I have always remembered them hanging in her living room and I'm over 50
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Inherited them
For Sale?
No
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Anonymous (not verified)

14 years 11 months ago

Re: Reverse Glass Paintings

I also have that painting of ruin on the rhine. No signature.If you no anything please email me [email protected] Thanks Sam

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Anonymous (not verified)

14 years 7 months ago

In reply to Re: Reverse Glass Paintings by Anonymous (not verified)

Re: Reverse Glass Paintings

I also have this very same painting that I just inherited from my Grandparents. I've been told it was given to them by my great grandparents. I also would LOVE to know more about it!

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Anonymous (not verified)

14 years 7 months ago

In reply to Re: Reverse Glass Paintings by Anonymous (not verified)

Re: Reverse Glass Paintings

I'm sorry, mine is not exactly like yours. Very similar though.

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