Early 19th Century Early Tinsel Foil Floral Art - Reverse Painting on Glass, Framed

Description

This is a fabulous example of tinsel foil art, made by placing crinkly metallic foil under a protective surface of … more This is a fabulous example of tinsel foil art, made by placing crinkly metallic foil under a protective surface of reverse-painted glass. It features an abstract floral bouquet in a presentation basket topped off by a ribbon. Undated but appears to be from the Victorian era.

The bonus is that the collector I purchased this piece from documented the foil used to construct the painting before framing it. I didn't bother to check his work because the handwritten notes on the cardboard affixed to the back added to its charm.

The black wooden frame measures 7.5" x 11.5". Excellent condition


CONDITION:

Excellent vintage condition

SPECIFICS:

Material: Tinsel foil behind glass in a wooden frame

Measures: 10" wide x 12" tall. less