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A 1920s Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Fret Cut Wall Mirror 72cm Tall
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A 1920s Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Fret Cut Wall Mirror 72cm Tall

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 September 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
This “1920s Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Fret Cut Wall Mirror 72cm Tall” found a buyer.

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A 1920s Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Fret Cut Wall Mirror 72cm tall

A superbly stylish English black-lacquer chinoiserie antique mirror, a fret cut, shaped wall mirror circa 1920s with wall hanging fixing measuring 71cm tall.

An elegant English antique mirror of considerable decorative appeal, an interior design, country house aesthetic piece, stylish then as it has remained so 100 years later.

A black lacquer, wooden frame with the original bevelled glass mirror plate showing traces of early foxing, a wall mounted mirror for a day or bedroom, hallway or cloakroom, bathroom or dressing room etc..,

A fine quality example in mostly excellent condition, showing some minimal wear to the frame which is quite usual, please see areas of the lacquer has lifted in places, otherwise excellent.

Dimensions

Height 71cm

Width 53cm

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Free collection from Lewes. East Sussex.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Chinoiserie Wall Mirror to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1163163
Description
A 1920s Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Fret Cut Wall Mirror 72cm tall
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A superbly stylish English black-lacquer chinoiserie antique mirror, a fret cut, shaped wall mirror circa 1920s with wall hanging fixing measuring 71cm tall.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. A rectangular black lacquer wall mirror featuring intricate gold hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes and fret-cut wooden framing.
fig 1. A 1920s Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Fret Cut Wall Mirror 72cm Tall

An elegant English antique mirror of considerable decorative appeal, an interior design, country house aesthetic piece, stylish then as it has remained so 100 years later.

A black lacquer, wooden frame with the original bevelled glass mirror plate showing traces of early foxing, a wall mounted mirror for a day or bedroom, hallway or cloakroom, bathroom or dressing room etc..,

fig 2. A rectangular black lacquer wall mirror featuring intricate gold hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes and fret-cut wooden framing.
fig 2. A 1920s Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Fret Cut Wall Mirror 72cm Tall

A fine quality example in mostly excellent condition, showing some minimal wear to the frame which is quite usual, please see areas of the lacquer has lifted in places, otherwise excellent.

Dimensions

Height 71cm

Width 53cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes. East Sussex.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Chinoiserie Wall Mirror to the 1920s.

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163163
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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BN21 1DJ
United Kingdom
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A rectangular black lacquer wall mirror featuring intricate gold hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes and fret-cut wooden framing.
A 1920s Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Fret Cut Wall Mirror 72cm tall
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A rectangular black lacquer wall mirror featuring intricate gold hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes and fret-cut wooden framing.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Glass, Gilt
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsFret-cut silhouette, Hand-painted landscape, Gold gilt detailing
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

Chinoiserie reflects the European aesthetic interpretation and imitation of Chinese and East Asian artistic traditions, which gained immense popularity during the 17th and 18th centuries and saw significant revivals during the Victorian and Art Deco periods.

Authentic pieces typically feature a wooden base built from pine, beech, or mahogany, coated with multiple layers of natural lacquer or resin, and meticulously hand-painted or gilded with gold dust motifs.

Authenticity is indicated by the presence of hand-cut joinery, genuine aged crazing or craquelure in the lacquer surface, oxidized hand-silvered glass plates, and period-appropriate pigments rather than modern synthetic prints.

Such pieces serve as striking focal points when hung above a mantelpiece, console table, or in a minimalist hallway to introduce textural contrast, metallic sheen, and historical depth.

Maintain the surface by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth; strictly avoid chemical solvents, excessive moisture, and direct sunlight to prevent cracking or fading of the delicate lacquer layers.
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