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Early 19thc Neoclassical Empire Mirror, Carved Giltwood and Faux Marble 66cm
Gilt and Gesso
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Early 19thc Neoclassical Empire Mirror, Carved Giltwood and Faux Marble 66cm

19th century
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Early 19thC Neoclassical Empire Mirror, Carved Giltwood and Faux Marble 66cm

A superbly stylish early 19th century, circa 1820-1830, French Empire mirror in the Neoclassical style with original mercury mirror plate featuring some foxing.

An elegant French Empire, early 19th century antique mirror with original carved, giltwood frame, original water gilding elements and hand painted, green faux marble panels.

Antique french mirror with good originality, including original panels to the back and hanging hook.

A striking mirror with considerable decorative appeal, an interior design piece that can complement a classic or contemporary space within a day or bedroom, hallway or kitchen etc.., a wonderfully versatile mirror.

Dimensions

Height 66cm

Width 66cm widest top cornice section

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Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

UK delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £35 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £60, please enquire for Scotland.

The item weighs apx 10-15kg

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Neoclassical Empire Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167338
Description
Early 19thC Neoclassical Empire Mirror, Carved Giltwood and Faux Marble 66cm
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A superbly stylish early 19th century, circa 1820-1830, French Empire mirror in the Neoclassical style with original mercury mirror plate featuring some foxing.
Gilt and Gesso
fig 1. An early 19th-century Neoclassical rectangular wall mirror featuring a giltwood cornice and base flanking green faux-marble painted pilasters and frieze.
fig 1. Early 19thc Neoclassical Empire Mirror, Carved Giltwood and Faux Marble 66cm

An elegant French Empire, early 19th century antique mirror with original carved, giltwood frame, original water gilding elements and hand painted, green faux marble panels.

Antique french mirror with good originality, including original panels to the back and hanging hook.

fig 2. An early 19th-century Neoclassical rectangular wall mirror featuring a giltwood cornice and base flanking green faux-marble painted pilasters and frieze.
fig 2. Early 19thc Neoclassical Empire Mirror, Carved Giltwood and Faux Marble 66cm

A striking mirror with considerable decorative appeal, an interior design piece that can complement a classic or contemporary space within a day or bedroom, hallway or kitchen etc.., a wonderfully versatile mirror.

fig 3. An early 19th-century Neoclassical rectangular wall mirror featuring a giltwood cornice and base flanking green faux-marble painted pilasters and frieze.
fig 3. Early 19thc Neoclassical Empire Mirror, Carved Giltwood and Faux Marble 66cm

Dimensions

Height 66cm

Width 66cm widest top cornice section

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

UK delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £35 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service for £60, please enquire for Scotland.

The item weighs apx 10-15kg

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Neoclassical Empire Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1167338
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Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I An early 19th-century Neoclassical rectangular wall mirror featuring a giltwood cornice and base flanking green faux-marble painted pilasters and frieze.

Early 19thc Neoclassical Empire Mirror, Carved Giltwood and Faux Marble 66cm

Archive II An early 19th-century Neoclassical rectangular wall mirror featuring a giltwood cornice and base flanking green faux-marble painted pilasters and frieze. View II
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An early 19th-century Neoclassical rectangular wall mirror featuring a giltwood cornice and base flanking green faux-marble painted pilasters and frieze.
Early 19thC Neoclassical Empire Mirror, Carved Giltwood and Faux Marble 66cm
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An early 19th-century Neoclassical rectangular wall mirror featuring a giltwood cornice and base flanking green faux-marble painted pilasters and frieze.
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Empire and Neoclassical mirrors from this era reflect classical antiquity, incorporating architectural elements such as columns, pilasters, pediments, and friezes. Influenced by Greco-Roman design, they often combine gilded detailing with contrasting surfaces such as dark paint, tortoiseshell, or faux marble.

These mirrors were predominantly built from wooden sub-frames carved with architectural profiles. Decorative surfaces featured hand-applied gilding using gold leaf over gesso, paired with trompe-lil finishes like painted faux marble, framing mercury glass or early silvered glass plates.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved wood joined with traditional mortise and tenon or lap joints, along with hand-cut backboards displaying irregular saw marks. The glass plates often show light oxidisation, desilvering, or slight distortion, and gesso layers beneath worn gilding typically reveal reddish bole.

A Neoclassical mirror functions as an anchor above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table in modern rooms. Positioning it opposite a light source enhances illumination, while the contrast between antique gilded motifs and modern minimalist walls creates a focused visual focal point.

Dust the frame regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth to avoid flaking fragile gilding or gesso. Avoid water, commercial sprays, or solvent cleaners on gilded and painted surfaces, and clean the mirror glass separately using a lightly dampened cloth while ensuring moisture does not touch the frame.
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