Superb Carved and Painted French Oval Mirror

A superb piece hand carved with Roses, Flowers and a large bow at the top giving the impression that the mirror is hanging from a ribbon

A lovely piece in good condition, the overall height of the mirror is 46” tall and 17” wide

DG213

Physical Dimensions

Height

117cm (46.06")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Carved Oval Mirror to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1201601

Dealers Internal Reference

DG213

Description

Superb Carved and Painted French Oval Mirror

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A superb piece hand carved with Roses, Flowers and a large bow at the top giving the impression that the mirror is hanging from a ribbon.

Elmgarden

A lovely piece in good condition, the overall height of the mirror is 46” tall and 17” wide

DG213

Physical Dimensions

Height

117cm (46.06")

Width

43cm (16.93")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Carved Oval Mirror to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1201601

Dealers Internal Ref

DG213

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Elmgarden

Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

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A vertically oriented oval French mirror featuring a carved ribbon bow crest, polychrome painted floral garlands, and tassel drop detailing at the base.

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Elmgarden

Telephone 07768 997 907

Location

Hampshire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/elmgarden

Verified Since Feb 2010

Items For Sale 899

Items Sold 5,333

Elmgarden

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Location: Hampshire , United Kingdom

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Superb Carved and Painted French Oval Mirror

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French oval mirrors of the Louis XVI period are characterized by neoclassical symmetry, oval glass inserts, and carved crestings such as ribbon bowknots, floral swags, and tassel drops.

These mirrors were traditionally crafted using carved hardwood frames coated in gesso, finished with hand-applied gold leaf gilding, polychrome paintwork, and fitted with silvered mercury glass mirrors.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery marks on the reverse wooden backboards, natural age-related oxidisation in the glass mirror plate, and layered gesso underlying the paint and gilding.

An oval French mirror serves as a focal point when placed above a fireplace mantelpiece, positioned over a hallway console table, or framed within a narrow wall space to reflect natural light.

Dust the detailed carving gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoid water or chemical solvents on painted and gilded surfaces, and spray glass cleaner onto a cloth rather than directly onto the mirror plate.