Sold 3 April 2025 · Willows Antiques and Interiors

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Description

A rare and highly decorative large wavy edge gilt mirror. The frame shows of the red boule coming through the original gilding. The original mirror plate is generally clear with only minor foxing.

French, circa 1870.

Physical Dimensions

Height

157cm (61.81")

Width

96cm (37.80")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Gilt Wall Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1134029

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Description

A rare and highly decorative large wavy edge gilt mirror. The frame shows of the red boule coming through the original gilding. The original mirror plate is generally clear with only minor foxing.

French, circa 1870.

Physical Dimensions

Height

157cm (61.81")

Width

96cm (37.80")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Date of Manufacture

Willows Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Gilt Wall Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1134029

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialGiltwood, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsWavy edge profile, Gilded finish, Rounded corners
SizeH 157 cm (62 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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French gilt mirrors trace their origins to royal workshops in Paris, where master artisans applied thin sheets of gold leaf to carved wooden frames to reflect candlelight and project status in formal interiors.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-carved wooden or composition frames finished with gold leaf applied over a prepared gesso base, housing mercury or hand-silvered glass plates.

Authentication involves examining the frame construction for hand-carving marks or period gesso shrinkage, checking the reverse for aged wooden backboards, and observing the characteristic oxidation and foxing on the glass plate.

Pairing an ornate metallic frame with minimalist furniture creates a balanced scheme where the piece acts as a striking focal point, enhancing natural light and adding textural contrast to plain walls.

Gilt surfaces require dusting with a soft, dry ostrich feather brush, avoiding chemical cleaners and moisture entirely to protect the delicate gold leaf and historical finish.