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Large Antique French Gilt Gesso Wall Mirror 19th Century Bevelled Glass
Village Vintage
for sale €878     $953
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Large Antique French Gilt Gesso Wall Mirror 19th Century Bevelled Glass

19th century
For Sale by Village Vintage
Description

This very large 19th-century French gilt gesso wall mirror displays exceptional detail and commanding presence. Crafted in France, the mirror would originally have adorned the wall of an important Parisian city apartment, a style now highly sought after in both classic and contemporary interiors. The richly decorated gilt gesso frame features a repeating scrolling pattern executed in crisp, deeply modelled detail and preserved in remarkably complete condition. A high-quality bevelled plate glass mirror sits within the frame, enhancing both light and depth and reinforcing the mirror’s strong architectural impact. Impressive in scale and elegant in design, this antique French mirror serves as a striking statement piece for any room.

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Village Vintage has dated this French Gilt Gesso Mirror to the 1890s.

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SA1196683
Description
This very large 19th-century French gilt gesso wall mirror displays exceptional detail and commanding presence.
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Crafted in France, the mirror would originally have adorned the wall of an important Parisian city apartment, a style now highly sought after in both classic and contemporary interiors.
Village Vintage

The richly decorated gilt gesso frame features a repeating scrolling pattern executed in crisp, deeply modelled detail and preserved in remarkably complete condition. A high-quality bevelled plate glass mirror sits within the frame, enhancing both light and depth and reinforcing the mirror’s strong architectural impact. Impressive in scale and elegant in design, this antique French mirror serves as a striking statement piece for any room.

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Village Vintage has dated this French Gilt Gesso Mirror to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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A large rectangular 19th-century French wall mirror featuring an ornate gold gilt gesso frame with floral relief details and bevelled glass.
Large Antique French Gilt Gesso Wall Mirror 19th Century Bevelled Glass
Ref: SA1196683
A large rectangular 19th-century French wall mirror featuring an ornate gold gilt gesso frame with floral relief details and bevelled glass.
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FAQs

During the 19th century, French mirror makers constructed frames using wood topped with gesso, a plaster-like mixture of chalk and glue, allowing for intricate moulded detail before applying thin sheets of gold leaf.

These frames typically feature a carved timber structure coated with gesso composition, hand-applied gold leaf or oil gilding, and thick glass plates finished with hand-cut bevelled edges.

Authentic examples often display fine crazing across the gesso surface, subtle wear revealing underlying red or grey bole preparation layers, and heavy hand-bevelled glass.

Positioning a heavy gilt frame above a simple modern sideboard or mantelpiece creates architectural depth by contrasting elaborate classical moulding with clean, minimal lines.

Avoid water or liquid chemical cleaners on the gilt frame, as moisture dissolves water-gilded gesso; dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush and clean the glass separately with a damp cloth.
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