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A Stunning Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Top Gilt Pier Mirror.
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A Stunning Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Top Gilt Pier Mirror.

19th century
Sold 6 October 2025 · Cleall Antiques
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A Stunning large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso shaped top gilt Pier Mirror, with ornate crest above and original split glass mirror plate. Ideal for hanging or equally useful as a hall / floor mirror.

Measurements:

2 metres 18 cm high

91 cm wide

8 cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
218cm (85.83")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Gilt Pier Mirror to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135818
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Description
A Stunning large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso shaped top gilt Pier Mirror, with ornate crest above and original split glass mirror plate. Ideal for hanging or equally useful as a hall / floor mirror.

Measurements:

2 metres 18 cm high

91 cm wide

8 cm deep

Height
218cm (85.83")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Gilt Pier Mirror to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135818
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Cleall Antiques

Cleall Antiques
Telephone 07831 869 955
Location
Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall
Verified Since Jun 2011
Items For Sale 191
Items Sold 3,570
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A tall, rectangular 19th-century French pier mirror featuring an intricately carved and gilt gesso frame with an arched top and shell motif.
A Stunning large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso shaped top gilt Pier Mirror.
Ref: SA1135818
A tall, rectangular 19th-century French pier mirror featuring an intricately carved and gilt gesso frame with an arched top and shell motif.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCrested cartouche, Scrollwork, Acanthus leaves, Shell motif
  • SizeH 218 cm (86 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

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Pier mirrors originated in the late 17th century, designed specifically to be hung on the narrow wall space, or pier, between two windows. In 19th-century France, these grand vertical glasses became central features in formal salons, designed to reflect light and enhance the sense of space within formal rooms.

Authentic period mirrors were constructed using carved softwood or hardwood frames coated with multiple layers of gesso. The gesso was meticulously hand-carved with ornamental details before being water-gilded or oil-gilded with genuine gold leaf. The glass panels were typically hand-silvered and featured bevelled edges.

Authentication involves examining the reverse of the frame for aged, oxidised wood and hand-cut joinery. The gesso layer should exhibit fine craquelure and minor losses consistent with age, and the mirror plate often shows slight foxing, ghosting, or mercury spotting rather than uniform modern reflections.

Pairing an ornate historical mirror with clean-lined, contemporary furnishings creates a striking visual contrast. Placing the piece opposite a window maximises natural light, while resting it directly on the floor against a neutral wall adds height and architectural interest to the room.

Giltwood surfaces are extremely delicate and sensitive to moisture; they should only be dusted lightly with a dry, soft ostrich feather duster. Avoid using any liquid cleaners, chemical sprays, or abrasive cloths, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent the gesso from cracking.
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