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Italian Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of a Fashionable Lady, Rome, circa 1775

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
A wonderfully naive circa 1775 Italian reverse glass polychrome portrait painting of Roman manufacture depicting a noble or fashionable lady in lavish attire housed in original molded giltwood frame. Glass plate measures 9" x 12".

Note: Beautiful blown glass plate with without chips or cracks. Minor flaking and abrasion to paint as shown, however photographs enhance this and is not as noticeable or prominent in person. Original frame with age-related wear; presents beautifully.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Oil paint, blown glass, giltwood
Condition:	Fair. Wear commensurate with age and use. Please see note in description.
Creation Date:	circa 1775
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	689831

Dimensions

W.	11.38 in;	H.	14.38 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	28.91 cm;	H.	36.53 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.