Pair of Spanish Colonial School Reverse Glass Paintings Framed

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Pair of 18th Century Spanish Colonial School Reverse Glass Paintings Gold Leaf Carved Frames. Each painting depicts vivid religious scenes rendered in rich color and detail. The compositions feature devotional imagery, figures of Christ and accompanying saints, set against softly detailed landscapes, capturing the deeply spiritual artistry of colonial Latin America. Each painting is mounted in its original hand-carved 18th century giltwood frame with exuberant openwork scrolls and shell cresting, a characteristic of the late Baroque and Rococo influence that flourished in Spanish Colonial art. The luminous reverse glass technique, where paint is applied to the back of glass to be viewed form the front, gives scenes a distinctive translucence and jewel-like surface.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition with age appropriate wear

Origin:
Spain

Materials & Techniques:
Glass

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition with age appropriate wear

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Dimensions

19.5 x 21 x 1.5 in

Pair of Spanish Colonial School Reverse Glass Paintings Framed

Lot 1795

Estimate $2,750-$8,250

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