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A Mid 19th Century French Overmantel Mirror
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A Mid 19th Century French Overmantel Mirror

19th century
Description

A Louis Philippe overmantel mirror, the gilt and gesso arched frame with rounded moulding and richly carved crest and with a scroll and shell inner border around an old plate, French circa 1840.

Condition: Overall very good, the mirror is in very good condition with no weakness to the frame, there are a couple of small losses to the lower corners of the frame, the plate is probably the original, the back has been replaced at some point but not recently, the gilding is rubbed leaving traces of the red palette beneath and the gesso. Overall the mirror has a very striking appearance and elegant proportions, with a lovely period feel to it.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this French Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1072070
Description
A Louis Philippe overmantel mirror, the gilt and gesso arched frame with rounded moulding and richly carved crest and with a scroll and shell inner border around an old plate, French circa 1840.

Condition: Overall very good, the mirror is in very good condition with no weakness to the frame, there are a couple of small losses to the lower corners of the frame, the plate is probably the original, the back has been replaced at some point but not recently, the gilding is rubbed leaving traces of the red palette beneath and the gesso.

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Overall the mirror has a very striking appearance and elegant proportions, with a lovely period feel to it.
Chequers Antiques
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this French Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1072070
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Mid 19th century arched French overmantel mirror with carved cartouche scroll cresting and a distressed cream and gold finish.
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Mid 19th century arched French overmantel mirror with carved cartouche scroll cresting and a distressed cream and gold finish.
A Mid 19th Century French Overmantel Mirror
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Mid 19th century arched French overmantel mirror with carved cartouche scroll cresting and a distressed cream and gold finish.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourOff-White and Gold
  • MotifsCarved cartouche crest, Acanthus leaf scrolls, Arched top frame, Beaded inner moulding
  • SizeH 140 cm (55 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This mid nineteenth century French overmantel mirror exemplifies the Louis Philippe style, rendered in giltwood, gesso and glass with an arched top frame. The piece displays a distressed off-white and gold finish, featuring a richly carved cartouche crest flanked by acanthus leaf scrolls and a beaded inner moulding. Visible signs of age include rubbed gilding revealing traces of the red bole underneath, small losses to the lower corners of the frame, and an older replacement back. The physical dimensions measure 140 cm high, 89 cm wide and 5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this large mirror suits placement above the mantel in a living room, dining room or hallway.

FAQs

Remove dust using a dry, soft-bristled brush or feather duster. Avoid liquid cleaners or moist cloths on giltwood and gesso surfaces, as water dissolves historical adhesives and strips gold leafing.

Position the mirror directly above a fireplace surround, or lean it against a wall atop a console table or sideboard to add verticality, reflect light, and create a focal point within living or dining rooms.

Authentic period frames show natural wear to the gilding and gesso, often revealing red clay bole underneath. Look for wooden backboards with hand-cut nails and silvering imperfections or foxing on the original mirror glass.

These mirrors were constructed with soft wood frames coated in gesso (plaster), which was carved, layered with red bole clay, and finished with gold leaf gilding or paint before fitting mercury-glass mirror panes.

Mid 19th-century French overmantel mirrors typically feature an arched upper frame, flat base designed to rest directly on a fireplace mantel, and elaborate carved crestings incorporating rococo scrolls, foliage, or cartouches.
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