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Large French Decorated Louis Philippe Wall Mirror
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Large French Decorated Louis Philippe Wall Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Large French Decorated Louis Philippe Wall Mirror

This is a Magnificent Statement Piece and Genuine 19th Century French Chic Furnishing, the Gold frame has a charming original gold leaf finish it is decorated with an elaborate and very attractive edging around culminating at the top with an 13” Shell and Acanthus Cornice

The mirror frame is in generally good condition with very little wear, the looking glass also is good, this is a sound and heavy piece

The Mirror is 61” high, 33” wide and 7” deep

CS25

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09315510
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Rough-sawn pine backboards with shrinkage gaps: nineteenth-century backing.
Red clay bole showing through worn gilding on the cresting: traditional water gilding.
Fine surface crazing across the composition mouldings: natural drying of old gesso over wood.
Scattered dark specks behind the glass: early silvered mirror plate.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1187930
Dealers Internal Reference
CS25
Description
Large French Decorated Louis Philippe Wall Mirror

This is a Magnificent Statement Piece and Genuine 19th Century French Chic Furnishing, the Gold frame has a charming original gold leaf finish it is decorated with an elaborate and very attractive edging around culminating at the top with an 13” Shell and Acanthus Cornice

“
The mirror frame is in generally good condition with very little wear, the looking glass also is good, this is a sound and heavy piece.
Elmgarden

The Mirror is 61” high, 33” wide and 7” deep

CS25

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09315510
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Rough-sawn pine backboards with shrinkage gaps: nineteenth-century backing.
Red clay bole showing through worn gilding on the cresting: traditional water gilding.
Fine surface crazing across the composition mouldings: natural drying of old gesso over wood.
Scattered dark specks behind the glass: early silvered mirror plate.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187930
Dealers Internal Ref
CS25
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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A large French Louis Philippe giltwood wall mirror featuring an ornate floral cresting pediment and carved scrolling foliage along the frame.
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Archive I A large French Louis Philippe giltwood wall mirror featuring an ornate floral cresting pediment and carved scrolling foliage along the frame.

Large French Decorated Louis Philippe Wall Mirror

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A large French Louis Philippe giltwood wall mirror featuring an ornate floral cresting pediment and carved scrolling foliage along the frame.
Large French Decorated Louis Philippe Wall Mirror
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A large French Louis Philippe giltwood wall mirror featuring an ornate floral cresting pediment and carved scrolling foliage along the frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis Philippe
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFloral cresting, Scrolling foliage, Rounded top corners, Beaded moulding
  • SizeH 152 cm (60 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

A nineteenth-century French Louis Philippe wall mirror standing 152 cm high, 97 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. The piece is constructed from wood and gesso with a gold leaf finish, displaying a rounded top arch and an ornate floral cresting pediment at the apex. The frame carries carved scrolling foliage along the outer borders, a detailed beaded moulding pattern framing the glass, and scroll feet at the base corners. The glass pane remains clear and the entire giltwood structure is solid and heavy. In a modern interior, the item sits upright on the floor against a living room wall or hangs securely above a mantelpiece to reflect light and expand the sense of space.

FAQs

Dust the frame regularly using a dry microfibre cloth or soft brush, avoiding any water, liquid cleansers, or chemical sprays that can compromise the delicate gesso and gold leaf finish.

A large gilded mirror can be positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece, styled on top of a console table, or leaned against a painted wall to reflect natural light and create a visual focal point.

Authentic period examples feature hand-carved wood elements beneath visible gesso, slight oxidisation or foxing on the glass plate, and original wooden panel backboards fastened with historical nails.

Traditional giltwood mirror frames were sculpted from solid timber such as pine or lime, coated with layers of gesso plaster, and finished with gold leaf applied using water or oil gilding techniques.

Louis Philippe style mirrors typically feature rounded top corners, an arched rectangular silhouette, and gilded wood frames decorated with moulded or carved detailing such as floral crestings and scrolling foliage.
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