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Large Antique French Painted Arch Mirror
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for sale €690     $749
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French Antique Company

French Antique Company

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Large Antique French Painted Arch Mirror

19th century
Description

Dimensions:W: 123cm (48.4")H: 211cm (83.1")

Very large and elegant antique French painted leaner mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from around 1880.

Its has a lovely, simple wooden frame that has been painted in a soft white.

It has its beautiful original heavy glass with no scratches and its original backboard.

It would make a wonderful freestanding mirror, overmantel or would also look great hanging on a large wall.

Physical Dimensions
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Declaration

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Arch Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1187558
Dealers Internal Reference
11141
Dealers Notes

Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description
Dimensions:W: 123cm (48.4")H: 211cm (83.1")

Very large and elegant antique French painted leaner mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from around 1880.

Its has a lovely, simple wooden frame that has been painted in a soft white.

It has its beautiful original heavy glass with no scratches and its original backboard.

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It would make a wonderful freestanding mirror, overmantel or would also look great hanging on a large wall.
French Antique Company
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Arch Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187558
Dealers Internal Ref
11141
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the French Antique Company Profile Page

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Large Antique French Painted Arch Mirror

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French Antique Company

French Antique Company
Telephone 07899 864960
Location
Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany
Verified Since Oct 2019
Items For Sale 22
Items Sold 695
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Verified Since Oct 2019
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Location: Hove, East Sussex, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A tall arched mirror featuring a cream painted wooden frame resting on a surface.
Large antique French painted arch mirror
Ref: SA1187558
A tall arched mirror featuring a cream painted wooden frame resting on a surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWood, Glass, Paint
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsArched top, Moulded frame, Painted finish, Flat base
  • SizeH 211 cm (83 in) x W 123 cm (48 in)

This large nineteenth-century French chateau style leaner mirror stands tall with a simple wooden frame painted in a soft cream finish, complemented by a distinctive arched top and a flat base. The timber framework incorporates a classical moulded border surrounding the original heavy glass mirror plate, which retains its original backboard. Signs of authentic age appear in the gentle weathering across the painted wooden surface and the subtle softening of the cream paint along the upper arch. Measuring 211 cm high and 123 cm wide, the piece provides substantial scale for interiors. Placed above a sideboard in a dining room, mounted over a mantelpiece in a sitting room, or positioned freestanding against a principal wall, the mirror brings traditional French chateau character and light reflection into contemporary living spaces.

FAQs

French arched mirrors are characterised by a gentle curved upper arch resting on a rectangular base, often featuring simple rounded mouldings or subtle carving influenced by French architectural silhouettes from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

These mirrors typically feature hand-carved pine, oak, or softwood frames finished with layered gesso and painted finishes, housing blown plate glass or early silvered glass panes.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural wear, layer flaking, or oxidisation to the paint, alongside hand-hewn wooden backing boards, original square or cut nails, and age-appropriate distressing or foxing on the reflective glass.

Positioning an arched mirror above a sideboard, fireplace mantelpiece, or console table introduces vertical architectural height while drawing natural light through contemporary rooms.

Clean the painted frame using a soft, dry microfibre cloth without liquid polish or detergents. Apply glass cleaner directly to a cloth rather than the glass to prevent moisture from seeping into the surrounding wooden frame.
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