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Chinoiserie Lacquered Wall Mirror
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Chinoiserie Lacquered Wall Mirror

1900 - 1920
Description

Early C20th red lacquered, the fret cut frame decorated with gilt oriental figures in landscape, the gilt beading enclosing original plate

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Red Chinoiserie Wall Mirror to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138916
Description
Early C20th red lacquered, the fret cut frame decorated with gilt oriental figures in landscape, the gilt beading enclosing original plate
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Red Chinoiserie Wall Mirror to the 1920s.

Height
128cm (50.39")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138916
Antiques Decorative
Antiques Decorative
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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A tall rectangular red lacquered wall mirror featuring intricate gilt Chinoiserie motifs and a scrolled carved pediment.
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Archive I A tall rectangular red lacquered wall mirror featuring intricate gilt Chinoiserie motifs and a scrolled carved pediment.

Chinoiserie Lacquered Wall Mirror

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Antiques Decorative
Telephone 0207 738 2520 or 07900 055113
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136 Battersea Business Centre
99 Lavender Hill
London
SW11 5QL
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2015
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A tall rectangular red lacquered wall mirror featuring intricate gilt Chinoiserie motifs and a scrolled carved pediment.
Chinoiserie Lacquered Wall Mirror
Ref: SA1138916
A tall rectangular red lacquered wall mirror featuring intricate gilt Chinoiserie motifs and a scrolled carved pediment.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Gilt, Glass
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsScrolled pediment, Gilt Chinoiserie figures, Beaded inner trim
  • SizeH 128 cm (50 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This tall rectangular wall mirror dates from the early twentieth century and exemplifies the Chinoiserie style. The wooden frame has a red lacquered finish, decorated with gilt oriental figures in a landscape across the fret-cut scrolled pediment and lower apron, complemented by a beaded inner trim enclosing the original glass plate. Measuring 128 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, it provides a striking focal point for interior spaces. Position this piece on a narrow wall space in an entrance hall, landing, or living room to add colour and a decorative English Country House aesthetic to the interior. The reflective surface brightens darker corners while the vivid red lacquer and gilt highlights coordinate with traditional or eclectic room schemes.

FAQs

Chinoiserie is a European decorative style originating in the seventeenth century that interprets East Asian artistic traditions, characterized by intricate gilded motifs, landscapes, and lacquered finishes.

These mirrors typically feature timber frames coated in multiple layers of resin-based lacquer or shellac, decorated with hand-applied gold leaf or paint, and fitted with glass mirror plates.

Maintain the finish by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and avoiding liquid cleaners that could compromise the delicate lacquer.

Positioning a rich red mirror against a neutral or deep dark backdrop creates a refined focal point, pairing effectively with contemporary console tables or classic dark wood furniture.

Authentic period examples exhibit subtle surface craquelure within the lacquer, signs of hand-carved wood joinery on the reverse, and natural wear to the gilded decoration.
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