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French Trumeau Mirror
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French Trumeau Mirror

19th century
Sold 13 February 2025 · Youlls Antiques
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Description

A French trumeau mirror with a charming & well executed oil painting above depicting a young couple in a rural scene, below is the original plate glass & surrounded by a painted & gilded frame.

Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Trumeau Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1074776
Description
A French trumeau mirror with a charming & well executed oil painting above depicting a young couple in a rural scene, below is the original plate glass & surrounded by a painted & gilded frame.
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this French Trumeau Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1074776
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A rectangular French trumeau mirror featuring a carved wooden frame with gilded accents, enclosing an upper oil painting depicting two figures in a landscape and a lower mirror plate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular French trumeau mirror featuring a carved wooden frame with gilded accents, enclosing an upper oil painting depicting two figures in a landscape and a lower mirror plate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Trumeau Mirror

Archive II A rectangular French trumeau mirror featuring a carved wooden frame with gilded accents, enclosing an upper oil painting depicting two figures in a landscape and a lower mirror plate. View II
Archive III A rectangular French trumeau mirror featuring a carved wooden frame with gilded accents, enclosing an upper oil painting depicting two figures in a landscape and a lower mirror plate. View III
Archive IV A rectangular French trumeau mirror featuring a carved wooden frame with gilded accents, enclosing an upper oil painting depicting two figures in a landscape and a lower mirror plate. View IV
Archive V A rectangular French trumeau mirror featuring a carved wooden frame with gilded accents, enclosing an upper oil painting depicting two figures in a landscape and a lower mirror plate. View V
Archive VI A rectangular French trumeau mirror featuring a carved wooden frame with gilded accents, enclosing an upper oil painting depicting two figures in a landscape and a lower mirror plate. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular French trumeau mirror featuring a carved wooden frame with gilded accents, enclosing an upper oil painting depicting two figures in a landscape and a lower mirror plate. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular French trumeau mirror featuring a carved wooden frame with gilded accents, enclosing an upper oil painting depicting two figures in a landscape and a lower mirror plate. View VIII
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A rectangular French trumeau mirror featuring a carved wooden frame with gilded accents, enclosing an upper oil painting depicting two figures in a landscape and a lower mirror plate.
French Trumeau Mirror
Ref: SA1074776
A rectangular French trumeau mirror featuring a carved wooden frame with gilded accents, enclosing an upper oil painting depicting two figures in a landscape and a lower mirror plate.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialWood, Giltwood, Canvas, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGilded carvings, Painted pastoral panel, Neoclassical moulding
  • SizeH 150 cm (59 in) x W 115 cm (45 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

A trumeau mirror originates from 18th-century France, specifically designed to fit into the architectural pier wall between windows or above a fireplace mantel, often incorporating a painting or carved panel alongside the looking glass.

These pieces are typically constructed from carved wood, such as pine or oak, featuring gesso and gilded details, hand-painted panels or oil canvases, and hand-silvered glass plates fitted into recessed wooden frames.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period-appropriate joinery, oxidisation and foxing on the original mercury or silvered glass, hand-carved wooden ornamentation rather than modern resin casts, and aged canvas or panel patination.

Positioning the mirror above a fireplace mantel or as a focal point on a plain wall allows the historic painted panel and gilt details to contrast effectively with contemporary furniture and neutral colour schemes.

Dust the gilded frame and carved elements gently with a soft, dry brush, and clean the glass using a lint-free cloth and mild glass cleaner, taking care to avoid harsh chemicals near the painted panels and gilded surfaces.
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