Lot #33: Vintage Large Reverse Glass Painting of Dutch-style Windmill, Sold As Is

- Reverse painting on glass, a technique where the image is painted directly onto one side of the glass and then viewed from the other side, starting with the foreground details and finishing with the background - This painting incorporates mother-of-pearl (alabaster) inlays to create a glowing effect for the doors for the windmill and cottage, the painting is stunning when light is placed behind it - These paintings are known for their vibrant, "jewel-like" colors because the glass protects the paint from oxidation and adds a natural gloss - Ornate carved wooden frame, some rubbing and chips in frame - Vintage late 19th and early 20th centuries - Good condition with minor wear; a few areas with visible scratches and paint loss, sold as is - Dimensions: 26.5"W x 22.5"H MS10-#1122 Pickup category timeslot {A}