Painting is 16”x22”. In what appears to be a very old frame. I received the painting as a gift in 1986 and was told it was from a collection of Japanese Objects collected over many years. It’s painted on glass and I would like to know if it has any value.
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Hi Jeffrey,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This appears to be perfectly original but the current auction market for these is fairly soft. You might be interested to see what some comparable pieces are selling at this link: (https://www.liveauctioneers.com/search/?keyword=japanese%20eglomise&sort=-relevance&status=archive)
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Japanese export eglomise Portrait of a Courtesan
late 19th or early 20th Century
Reverse painted on glass (eglomise technique) of a portrait of a courtesan looking into a mirror, in a molded wooden frame.
22 by 16 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: received as a gift
$125-175*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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