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Giltwood Rococo Revival Oval Wall Mirror
Shackladys Antiques
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Giltwood Rococo Revival Oval Wall Mirror

1900 - 1920
Description

finely carved and richly gilt wall mirror in the Rococo Revival taste. The frame is executed in wood with a warm, burnished gold finish, displaying an abundance of asymmetrical scrolling acanthus, foliate flourishes, and floral motifs characteristic of the Louis XV style. The oval mirror plate is encircled by a bold, twisted rope moulding, providing a structured contrast to the exuberant openwork surround.

The crest is particularly elaborate, featuring a pierced cartouche framed by opposing C-scrolls and surmounted by a stylized plume of acanthus leaves, while the sides and apron are animated with deeply undercut scrollwork and naturalistic leaf carving. Secondary floral clusters and shell-like elements add further movement and depth, demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

The gilded surface shows subtle tonal variation and light wear consistent with age, enhancing its decorative appeal and lending an attractive patina.

Dimensions

Height: 44.5 inches – 113cm

Width: 28.5 inches – 72cm

Depth: 5.5 inches – 14cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Giltwood Rococo Wall Mirror to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207124
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Description
Finely carved and richly gilt wall mirror in the Rococo Revival taste.
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The frame is executed in wood with a warm, burnished gold finish, displaying an abundance of asymmetrical scrolling acanthus, foliate flourishes, and floral motifs characteristic of the Louis XV style.
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The oval mirror plate is encircled by a bold, twisted rope moulding, providing a structured contrast to the exuberant openwork surround.

fig 1. An oval wall mirror set in a gilded frame decorated with carved C-scrolls, floral motifs, and an acanthus leaf crest.
fig 1. Giltwood Rococo Revival Oval Wall Mirror

The crest is particularly elaborate, featuring a pierced cartouche framed by opposing C-scrolls and surmounted by a stylized plume of acanthus leaves, while the sides and apron are animated with deeply undercut scrollwork and naturalistic leaf carving. Secondary floral clusters and shell-like elements add further movement and depth, demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

fig 2. An oval wall mirror set in a gilded frame decorated with carved C-scrolls, floral motifs, and an acanthus leaf crest.
fig 2. Giltwood Rococo Revival Oval Wall Mirror

The gilded surface shows subtle tonal variation and light wear consistent with age, enhancing its decorative appeal and lending an attractive patina.

Dimensions

Height: 44.5 inches – 113cm

Width: 28.5 inches – 72cm

Depth: 5.5 inches – 14cm

Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Giltwood Rococo Wall Mirror to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207124
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Archive I An oval wall mirror set in a gilded frame decorated with carved C-scrolls, floral motifs, and an acanthus leaf crest.

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An oval wall mirror set in a gilded frame decorated with carved C-scrolls, floral motifs, and an acanthus leaf crest.
Giltwood Rococo Revival Oval Wall Mirror
Ref: SA1207124
An oval wall mirror set in a gilded frame decorated with carved C-scrolls, floral motifs, and an acanthus leaf crest.
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Originating in mid-nineteenth-century Europe, Rococo Revival design drew inspiration from eighteenth-century French Louis XV styles, incorporating ornate C-scrolls, acanthus foliage, and asymmetrical organic forms into gilded frames.

Traditional giltwood frames were crafted from carved timber, coated with gesso plaster, and covered in thin sheets of gold leaf applied using traditional water or oil gilding techniques.

Authentic period mirrors feature solid timber backings, signs of hand-carved gesso with subtle craquelure, and natural surface wear where the underlying bole or wood shows through the gold leaf.

Positioning a gilded mirror above a fireplace mantelpiece or console table creates a strong focal point, allowing historic carved details to contrast against contemporary neutral walls.

Frame surfaces should be dusted using a dry microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush, avoiding water, chemical liquid polish, or abrasives that could dissolve delicate gesso and gold leaf.
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