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Italian Over Mantel Mirror
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Italian Over Mantel Mirror

19th century
Sold 12 March 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
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Description

An original 19th Century Italian over mantel gilt framed mirror.

Constructed from wood which is intricately carved and gilded with acanthus and flowers.

The paintings on each side have a crackled effect and depict flora and musicians.

The mirror is bevelled and in good condition commensurate with age.

The piece looks amazing in situ.

We can organise delivery in UK mainland.

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Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127342
Dealers Internal Reference
A4428
Description
An original 19th Century Italian over mantel gilt framed mirror.

Constructed from wood which is intricately carved and gilded with acanthus and flowers.

The paintings on each side have a crackled effect and depict flora and musicians.

The mirror is bevelled and in good condition commensurate with age.

The piece looks amazing in situ.

We can organise delivery in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, Paypal or card via telephone

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127342
Dealers Internal Ref
A4428
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Archive I An ornate gilded wooden overmantel mirror featuring a central vertical glass plate flanked by painted dark panels beneath a heavily carved scrollwork crest. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Italian Over Mantel Mirror

Archive II An ornate gilded wooden overmantel mirror featuring a central vertical glass plate flanked by painted dark panels beneath a heavily carved scrollwork crest. View II
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Long Melford
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/janeshort
Verified Since Mar 2020
Items For Sale 184
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An ornate gilded wooden overmantel mirror featuring a central vertical glass plate flanked by painted dark panels beneath a heavily carved scrollwork crest.
Italian Over Mantel Mirror
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An ornate gilded wooden overmantel mirror featuring a central vertical glass plate flanked by painted dark panels beneath a heavily carved scrollwork crest.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass, Paint
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork cresting, Painted side panels, C-scroll carvings, Gilded finish
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 143 cm (56 in)

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Italian overmantel mirrors gained prominence during the Baroque and Rococo periods, traditionally crafted by master artisans in regions like Venice and Florence to adorn the grand fireplaces of aristocratic palazzos.

These pieces typically feature hand-carved softwoods or gesso over wood bases, finished with gold leaf application, hand-painted panels, and silvered glass plates.

Authentic items often exhibit signs of age such as foxing on the mirror plate, hand-applied gold leaf with visible bolus underneath, craquelure on painted surfaces, and traditional joinery on the reverse.

Positioning the mirror above a fireplace mantel or low console creates a focal point, reflecting light while contrasting its ornate historical details with minimalist modern furniture.

Gilded surfaces require dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents, and maintaining stable room humidity to prevent cracking of the gesso and wood substrate.
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