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Antique French Mirror
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Antique French Mirror

19th century
Sold 11 December 2024 · David Robinson Antiques
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A late 18th century French Trumeau Mirror with an oil painting on canvas of two courting couples above the mirror which has been replaced. The frame is of gilded and gessoed wood with some minor losses at the top.

Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Antique French Mirror to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
65cm (25.59")
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SA1024247
Description
A late 18th century French Trumeau Mirror with an oil painting on canvas of two courting couples above the mirror which has been replaced. The frame is of gilded and gessoed wood with some minor losses at the top.
Date of Manufacture

David Robinson Antiques has dated this Antique French Mirror to the 1800s.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1024247
David Robinson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023
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Archive I An antique French trumeau mirror featuring an upper panel with an oil painting depicting figures in 18th-century attire and a lower mirror plate within a carved gilded wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique French trumeau mirror featuring an upper panel with an oil painting depicting figures in 18th-century attire and a lower mirror plate within a carved gilded wooden frame.
Antique French Mirror
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An antique French trumeau mirror featuring an upper panel with an oil painting depicting figures in 18th-century attire and a lower mirror plate within a carved gilded wooden frame.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass, Oil Paint, Canvas
  • ColourGilded Gold
  • MotifsCarved floral crest, Painted figural scene, Gilded moulding, Arch top
  • SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 65 cm (26 in)

The frame and painted panel should be dusted gently with a dry, soft brush, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, while the glass can be cleaned sparingly using a cloth slightly dampened with distilled water.

Such a piece works well mounted centrally above a fireplace mantelpiece or console table, contrasting traditional craftsmanship with clean, contemporary architectural surroundings.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the joinery, the presence of mercury silvering on older glass plates, hand-carved details rather than cast resin, and the age-related craquelure on the integrated oil painting.

Traditional pieces are constructed from carved pine or oak frames, often finished with gesso and gold leaf or distressed paint, housing hand-blown glass plates and canvas paintings.

A trumeau mirror is a traditional architectural fixture originating in 18th-century France, featuring an integrated panel containing an oil painting or carving positioned above the mirror glass.
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