Name: A Superb Large Early Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1194025
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Cleall Antiques

Description

A Superb large early Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Louis Philippe Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 48 cm high

1 metre 23 cm wide

6 cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

148cm (58.27")

Width

123cm (48.43")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1194025

Dealers Notes

We are currently offering our customers at Selling Antiques 15% discount for any of our beautiful mirrors over £500 with free delivery within the UK except Ireland and Scotland.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description

A Superb large early Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Louis Philippe Mirror, with original mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 48 cm high

1 metre 23 cm wide

6 cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

148cm (58.27")

Width

123cm (48.43")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1194025

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Cleall Antiques

Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall

Verified Since Jun 2011

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Items Sold 3,554

Cleall Antiques

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Location: Blakedene, Lyminster Road, Lyminster, Nr Arundel, West Sussex, BN17 7QF, United Kingdom

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall

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A Superb large early Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Louis Philippe Mirror.

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Originating in mid-19th-century France, Louis Philippe mirrors are recognised by their clean rectangular silhouettes, softly rounded upper shoulders, and understated carved mouldings. They traditionally feature wood frames embellished with gilded gesso ornamentation.

These mirrors were constructed using a solid pine or oak timber core layered with chalk-based gesso. Artisans hand-carved decorative motifs into the gesso before applying gold leaf gilding and original mercury or silvered glass.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut pine backboards, natural wear or red bole showing through rubbed gilt areas, and minor oxidation or dark spots on the original mirror plate. Frame joins often show age-related cracking in the gesso surface.

Positioning a large gilt mirror above a fireplace hearth, console table, or dining room sideboard creates a focal point that reflects light across the space. It pairs effectively with both contemporary minimal furniture and period antiques.

Gilded gesso surfaces should be dusted gently using a soft brush or microfibre cloth without liquid cleaners. Water or chemical solutions can dissolve the gesso substrate and loosen the delicate gold leaf finish.