Exceptional Chinese Export Qing dynasty, 19th century, Reverse Painted Glass Panel, Allegorical Figure above the Clouds at night. Perhaps Chang-e. With signature and calligraphy. In natural wood frame with bronze hanger. Measures in frame 42 1/2"x10 1/2"x1". Weight 7 pds. PROVENANCE: A Pawleys Island, SC Private Estate. Reverse glass paintings occupy a special position within Chinese art crossing over the genres of Chinese export art, glass working, the painting genre of meirenhua (paintings of beauties) and erotic art. Generally associated with English country house collections throughout the 18th Century and later, when their vibrant colours and exotic flavour made them the favorite of fashionable sophistication. However, since the point of its inception within China, reverse painting was very much an Imperial concern, with Chinese rulers themselves appreciating their exotic foreign characteristics. ***Pickup only or Shipping on furniture offered through the On the Go Transport 843-360-7472, Outward Bound 413-854-3676, The UPS store 843-202-0141 or locally AJ Williams & Sons 843-442-0462. Please contact them or your own choice of shipper directly. ***

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