French 19th Century Louis Philippe Shabby Gilt Mirror

Name: French 19th Century Louis Philippe Shabby Gilt Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1121290
Price: 1550 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleLouis Philippe
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsRounded upper corners, Floral moulding, Beaded trim, Gilded finish
SizeH 162 cm (64 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This French Louis Philippe period wall mirror stands as a genuine example of nineteenth-century decorative arts. The large rectangular looking glass features distinctive rounded upper corners within a generous four-inch wooden frame finished in a worn gold gilt gesso. Detailed ornamentation includes delicate floral carvings along the outer edges, subtle beaded trim running inside the perimeter, and a central foliate cartouche cresting the top rail. Considerable foxing and age spots mottle the glass surface, contributing a characterful antique patina. Measuring 162 cm high, 114 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the substantial proportions suit placement above a living room mantelpiece, as a striking floor-standing accent against a hallway wall, or suspended above a traditional console table in a bedroom or dining space. The distressed gilded finish coordinates naturally with neutral interior schemes, French chateau aesthetics, and rustic decor styles in contemporary homes.

FAQs

Characterised by clean profiles, rounded upper corners, and squared lower corners, Louis Philippe style mirrors emerged during the mid-19th century in France. They typically feature gold leaf or silver leaf finishes over gesso and wood mouldings, often embellished with subtle floral motifs.

These mirrors were constructed using solid softwood frames coated with layers of gesso plaster. Gold leaf was applied using traditional water gilding or oil gilding techniques, paired with glass silvered using mercury or silver nitrate.

Authentic period examples feature hand-planed wood backboards, natural foxing or oxidisation spots on the mirror glass, and natural wear on the gilding that reveals the reddish clay bole base layer beneath.

A gilded mirror can be positioned above a fireplace, placed over a dining room sideboard, or leaned against a focal wall to introduce warm metallic tones and texture in contrast with contemporary furnishings.

Dust the frame regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre feather duster. Avoid liquids, water, or commercial cleaners on the frame, as moisture can dissolve the traditional gesso and lift the gold leaf.

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French 19th Century Louis Philippe Shabby Gilt Mirror

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