A CHINESE EXPORT REVERSE GLASS PICTURE, 18TH CENTURY |

depicting Sisygambis, the mother of Darius, pleading with Alexander the Great and Hephaestion, within a blue ground églomisé frame with gilt metal corner mounts

Chinese Porcelain Company, New York

In good general condition with only minor losses and foxing to painted surface, but nothing major. Blue and eglomise border with scattered marks, losses and rubbing, and some rubbing and discolouration to wooden border mouldings and gilt metal corner mounts. Extremely rare European subject and possibly unique style of frame; imposing size.
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