Absolutely exquisite late 18th / early 19th century reverse glass portraits in original frames. China, circa 1800.
Why we like it
The portraits depict a gentleman and a lady of the upper class engaging in an artistic and scholarly pursuits. The depiction of long nails emphasises their elevated social status, leisurely lifestyle, and detachment from manual labor. It highlights their affiliation with the literati culture and its associated values of learning, refinement, and aesthetic sensibility.
Dimensions:
Framed:
Height: 32 cm / 12.5”
Width: 26 cm / 10.25”
Artworks:
Height: 25 cm / 10”
Width: 19 cm / 7.5”
Pair of 18th Century Chinese Reverse Glass Portraits
£1,840.00Price
Height: 32 cm / 12.5”
Width: 26 cm / 10.25”
