Sold 5 February 2025 · Willows Antiques and Interiors

This “Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror with Arch Top” found a buyer.

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Description

A lovely quality Louis Philippe gilt wood mirror with subtle engraved decoration to the original gilding and pie crust edge.

Original mirror plate with some very minor fixing marks. Some areas of wear to gilding revealing the red bole in places.

French, circa 1840.

Physical Dimensions

Height

121cm (47.64")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1095263

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Description

A lovely quality Louis Philippe gilt wood mirror with subtle engraved decoration to the original gilding and pie crust edge.

Original mirror plate with some very minor fixing marks. Some areas of wear to gilding revealing the red bole in places.

French, circa 1840.

Physical Dimensions

Height

121cm (47.64")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Date of Manufacture

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1095263

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Country
MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Pine
ColourGold
MotifsArched top, Beaded inner moulding, Gilded finish
SizeH 121 cm (48 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

The Louis Philippe style emerged in France during the reign of King Louis Philippe in the mid-19th century, characterised by understated elegance, clean classical lines, and softer curves compared to the elaborate ornamentation of previous eras.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a wooden construction, often pine or gesso-coated timber, finished with gold leaf applied over a bole layer, accompanied by original mercury or silvered mirror plates with bevelled edges.

Authentication involves examining the joinery, the type of gilding such as water gilding over red bole, the presence of oxidation or foxing on the glass, and hand-cut backboards secured with traditional hardware.

Placing a gilded mirror above a modern minimalist mantelpiece or opposite a light source creates a striking focal point, reflecting natural light and contrasting classical texture with clean architectural lines.

Dusting should be performed gently with a dry, soft feather duster, avoiding any liquid cleaners, chemical sprays, or abrasive cloths that can damage the delicate historical gilding.