Sold 26 February 2025 · Rue des Fontenelles

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Description

Attractive Italian mirror with gilt and creamy paint finish and interesting shape. The mirror has a wooden panel on the rear and dates from the late 19th/early 20th century.

Dimensions - 66 cm x 42 cm

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

66cm (25.98")

Width

42cm (16.54")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1066472

Description

Attractive Italian mirror with gilt and creamy paint finish and interesting shape. The mirror has a wooden panel on the rear and dates from the late 19th/early 20th century.

Dimensions - 66 cm x 42 cm

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

66cm (25.98")

Width

42cm (16.54")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1066472

About the Dealer

Rue des Fontenelles

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

Specialists in french antiiques, decorative objects and french and european paintings.

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Devon
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period1900 - 1920
StyleRococo
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsShell crest, Scrolled frame, Gilded finish
SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Rococo mirrors are characterised by asymmetrical curves, elaborate scrollwork, and naturalistic motifs such as shells and foliage, originating in 18th-century Europe.

Traditional construction typically involves a carved wooden or composition frame coated in gesso, upon which thin sheets of gold leaf are manually applied.

Authentication involves examining the backing boards, hand-cut joinery, the presence of foxing or oxidisation in the mercury or silvered glass, and the application method of the gilt.

Placing an antique gilt mirror against a minimalist, neutral-toned wall creates a striking focal point that balances traditional craftsmanship with modern simplicity.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight, maintaining stable humidity levels to prevent wood movement, and cleaning the glass gently with a soft microfibre cloth without harsh chemical sprays.