French Gilt Oval Mirror 19th Century

Name: Very Pretty 19th Century French Oval Gilt Wall Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1121857
Price: 325 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A nineteenth-century French oval wall mirror with an ornate gold leaf frame decorated with leaf motifs and a crest at the top.

Very Pretty 19th Century French Oval Gilt Wall Mirror

Ref: SA1121857

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Nineteenth-century French gilt wall mirrors are characterised by timber frames ornamented with gesso, gold leaf gilding, and classic decorative motifs such as cresting, beaded rims, and foliage.

These mirrors were constructed using carved softwood or hardwood frames, overlaid with sculpted gesso plaster, and finished with gold leaf applied over a red clay base known as bole.

Authentic period mirrors often display natural wear where the underlying red clay bole shows through the gilding, alongside original glass featuring light oxidisation or foxing and heavy timber backboards.

Positioning a French gilt oval mirror above a fireplace mantelpiece or over a console table creates an elegant focal point that balances light and adds period character to contemporary spaces.

Dust the gilded frame lightly using a dry, soft brush or microfibre cloth, ensuring no liquid cleaners or chemical polishes contact the gold leaf, as moisture damages traditional gesso.

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Very Pretty 19th Century French Oval Gilt Wall Mirror