Up for sale is a beautiful matching pair of original vintage Art Deco reverse-painted glass wall plaques. Featuring charming, classic "Crinoline Lady" scenes, these pieces evoke an elegant, bygone era. Each plaque showcases a finely detailed lady dressed in an ornate, flowing historical gown against a striking, high-gloss solid black background.
The illustrations are enhanced with distinctive metallic/foil-like textured detailing embedded within the dresses, bases, and accompanying flora to catch the light beautifully. They are shaped with a classic Art Deco geometric arched/clipped-corner top silhouette.
Plaque 1: Features a lady walking along a stone pathway holding an elegant parasol, flanked by tall floral stems.
Plaque 2: Features a lady standing in a garden setting next to an antique sundial on a stone pedestal with a floral bush to the side.
Material: Reverse-painted heavy glass mounted on solid wood backing boards.
Width: Approx. 11.8 inches / .
Height: Approx. 13.4 inches / .
Hanging Mechanism: Includes original attached vintage metal hanging chains fixed securely to the wooden reverse.
Front Glass & Artwork: The glass panels are structurally sound and firmly held by their original metal perimeter clips. The hand-painted detailing remains largely vibrant, with minor internal spotting and light age-related discoloration on the white foil elements typical of genuine period items.
Flaws to Note: One plaque has a visible hairline crack on the glass surface near the bottom left corner, extending through the stone path graphic. This has been clearly highlighted with a finger indicator. There are also small flea bites/minor flaking to the black paint finish along the upper edges from age.
Reverse Board: The original dark-stained plywood backing boards are strong and stable, showing natural aging, dust, and expected oxidation on the metal chains and screws.