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American Reverse-Glass Painting of the Ship ‘Hurricane’ of Boston
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An American reverse-glass painting of the ship ‘Hurricane’ of Boston, of rectangular form showing a
Category

Antique 1880s American Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint

Reverse Glass Painting of a Ship "Cambria", 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Reverse glass painting of a ship "Cambria", 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Glass

Chinese Vintage Reproduction Reverse Painting of Ship on Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-executed Chinese reverse painting on glass of a fully rigged sailing ship in an appropriate
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Reverse Glass Painting Augsburg 18.Century Harbor Scene Trompe L`Oeil Ships
Located in Epfach, DE
Reverse glass painting Augsburg 18 th century harbor scene Trompe L Oeil wooden frame black
Category

Antique 1780s German Baroque Paintings

Materials

Glass

Balcomb Greene "The Squall", 1963
By Balcomb Greene
Located in Hudson, NY
. Paintings of ships by Balcomb Greene are few and far between. This painting likely created at his Studio in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Balcomb Greene "The Squall", 1963
Balcomb Greene "The Squall", 1963
H 47.25 in W 51 in D 2 in
Reverse Painting of Ship on Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resplendent painting of ship in harbor. Original frame with detailed hanging mechanism.
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Paintings

Reverse Painting of Ship on Glass
Reverse Painting of Ship on Glass
H 12 in W 16 in D 0.75 in
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Reverse Painting Ship For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal reverse painting ship for your home. Each reverse painting ship for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paint, glass and ceramic. If you’re shopping for a reverse painting ship, we have 27 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the reverse painting ship you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A reverse painting ship made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with neoclassical — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made reverse painting ship over the years, but those crafted by Wedgwood, Montague Dawson and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Reverse Painting Ship?

Prices for a reverse painting ship start at $150 and top out at $93,058 with the average selling for $3,556.
Questions About Reverse Painting Ship
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reverse painting is a method of glass art. The artist paints the back of a glass panel so the finished work can be seen from the opposite side. The technique is centuries old and pieces can be found in a variety of art styles. Browse a selection of reverse painted pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What a ship painting means is usually a matter of interpretation. Some people view them as a celebration of seafaring, while others see symbolism of the struggles of man versus nature in the compositions. Shop a variety of maritime paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.
  • It depends on the size and how a painting is framed. When we ship paintings from sales on 1st dibs I use professional packers to pack the piece and then either DHL, UPS or FedEx to ship.