Name: A Spectacular Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Distressed Painted Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1003078
Price: 2495 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 24 March 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Spectacular large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso distressed painted Mirror,wode

with original mirror. Ideal for hanging or equally useful as a floor standing mirror.

Measurements:

2 metres 13 cm high

1 metre 20 cm

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique French Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

213cm (83.86")

Width

120cm (47.24")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1003078

Dealers Notes

We are offering Pay day offer 15% off one mirror and 20% off the second mirror for a limited time only including Free Delivery within the UK for mirrors over £500.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description

A Spectacular large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso distressed painted Mirror,wode

with original mirror. Ideal for hanging or equally useful as a floor standing mirror.

Measurements:

2 metres 13 cm high

1 metre 20 cm

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique French Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

213cm (83.86")

Width

120cm (47.24")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1003078

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Cleall Antiques Profile Page

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Cleall Antiques

Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourOff-White
MotifsCarved crest, Beaded trim, Distressed paint finish, Arched top
SizeH 213 cm (84 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French mirrors are characterised by classical proportions, elaborate carved crests featuring floral or scroll motifs, and traditional gesso applications over a wooden substrate.

Authentic period pieces were typically constructed from hand-carved softwoods or hardwoods, built up with multiple layers of gesso and chalk, then finished with paint, gilt, or silver leaf.

Authentication involves inspecting the backboards for age-appropriate timber shrinkage, examining the mirror plate for subtle foxing or hand-silvering imperfections, and checking the hand-carved gesso details for historic crackling patterns.

An antique mirror serves as a dramatic focal point when leaned casually against a living room wall or mounted above a minimalist fireplace, creating a striking contrast between old and new design elements.

Dust the carved surfaces gently with a soft, dry brush, and clean the glass using a lint-free cloth and a mild glass cleaner sprayed onto the cloth rather than directly onto the frame to protect the delicate gesso.