Sold: French Mirror - Early 19th Century

Name: French Mirror - Early 19th Century
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1020732
Price: 400 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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An early 19th century French wall mirror featuring an ornate rectangular giltwood frame with detailed corner motifs.

French Mirror - Early 19th Century

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleNeoclassical
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsCorner cartouches, Beaded inner border, Acanthus leaf scrollwork
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Early 19th-century French mirrors often incorporate classical proportions, architectural framing, and rich surface ornamentation influenced by neoclassical and Empire design movements.

These pieces typically feature a carved wooden or composition frame coated in gesso and finished with gold leaf applied by hand, often joined with traditional mortise and tenon or mitred corners.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct joinery, hand-applied gold leaf with age-related craquelure, and genuine mercury or early silvered glass showing oxidation spots.

Placing an antique mirror in a modern setting creates a focal point that reflects natural light, contrasting ornate textures with clean, minimalist surroundings.

Dust gently with a soft, dry brush and avoid chemical cleaning agents on the gilt surface; use a lint-free cloth and distilled water sparingly for the mirror plate.

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French Mirror - Early 19th Century