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French Nineteenth Century Gilt Mirror

19th century
Sold 23 December 2025 · A J O'Sullivan Antiques
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Description

Handsome late nineteenth century French gilt mirror, the original bevel-edged glass in a moulded frame with a beaded inner edge and a border of swirling flowers surmounted by a rococo scrolling pediment. Circa 1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

A J O'Sullivan Antiques has dated this French Nineteenth Century Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1064743
Dealers Internal Reference
2431
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Description
Handsome late nineteenth century French gilt mirror, the original bevel-edged glass in a moulded frame with a beaded inner edge and a border of swirling flowers surmounted by a rococo scrolling pediment. Circa 1890
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

A J O'Sullivan Antiques has dated this French Nineteenth Century Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1064743
Dealers Internal Ref
2431
A J O'Sullivan Antiques
A J O'Sullivan Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2012

A.j. O'sullivan antiques are dealers in fine art and antiques.

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Archive I An ornate nineteenth-century French wall mirror featuring an elaborate carved gold-leaf frame with a prominent scrolling crest. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Nineteenth Century Gilt Mirror

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A J O'Sullivan Antiques

A J O'Sullivan Antiques
Telephone 07932 073275
Location
Hemswell Antique Centres
Caenby Corner Estate
Hemswell Cliff
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/aosullivan
Verified Since Feb 2012
Items For Sale 14
Items Sold 434
A J O'Sullivan Antiques
A J O'Sullivan Antiques
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Location: Hemswell Antique Centres, Caenby Corner Estate, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5TJ, United Kingdom,
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An ornate nineteenth-century French wall mirror featuring an elaborate carved gold-leaf frame with a prominent scrolling crest.
French Nineteenth Century Gilt Mirror
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialPine, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork, Foliate carvings, Crested pediment, Bevelled glass
  • SizeH 126 cm (50 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French mirrors frequently draw upon classical revival motifs, incorporating elaborate foliate scrolls, asymmetrical cartouches, and deeply chased plaster or gesso over wooden frames to create a sense of theatrical grandeur.

Authentic period pieces are typically constructed from a carved pine or hardwood base, layered with gesso, and meticulously hand-gilded with gold leaf or metal leaf, often housing mercurial or early silvered glass plates with bevelled edges.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the backboards for age-related shrinkage and hand-cut nails, inspecting the frame for layered gesso crazing, and checking the glass for subtle foxing, oxidation spots, and distortion typical of historical manufacturing techniques.

Pairing an ornate historical mirror with contemporary minimalism creates a striking focal point; mount it above a fireplace or lean it against a neutral wall to bounce natural light around the room while adding textural contrast.

Gilt surfaces require delicate maintenance; dust gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, strictly avoiding chemical cleaning agents, abrasive materials, or excessive moisture that can lift or dissolve the delicate gold leaf layer.
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