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A 17thc Continental Carved Wood and Gesso Frame with 18thc Foxed Mirror 49cm
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A 17thc Continental Carved Wood and Gesso Frame with 18thc Foxed Mirror 49cm

17th century
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A 17thC Continental Carved Wood and Gesso Frame with 18thC Foxed Mirror 49cm.

A superbly stylish, early carved wood and gesso, ornate frame which we estimate to date circa late 17th to early 18th century, Northern European, Dutch, Belgium , France etc.., which probably started life as a picture frame.

A hand built, heavy frame with a faded, subdued presence of gilding that has worn over time to an enchanting distress, later fitted with a mercury mirror which dates to circa 18th century and showing evidence of some foxing.

Dimensions

Height 49cm

Width 43cm

Depth 9cm

An outstanding mirror of considerable decorative appeal and age, either portrait or landscape, equally looks good leaning.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Carved Gesso Wall Mirror to the 17th Century.

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SA1210292
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A 17thC Continental Carved Wood and Gesso Frame with 18thC Foxed Mirror 49cm.
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A superbly stylish, early carved wood and gesso, ornate frame which we estimate to date circa late 17th to early 18th century, Northern European, Dutch, Belgium , France etc.
Gilt and Gesso

., which probably started life as a picture frame.

fig 1. A small rectangular dark wood frame with heavily textured gesso carving enclosing a foxed mirror plate.
fig 1. A 17thc Continental Carved Wood and Gesso Frame with 18thc Foxed Mirror 49cm

A hand built, heavy frame with a faded, subdued presence of gilding that has worn over time to an enchanting distress, later fitted with a mercury mirror which dates to circa 18th century and showing evidence of some foxing.

fig 2. A small rectangular dark wood frame with heavily textured gesso carving enclosing a foxed mirror plate.
fig 2. A 17thc Continental Carved Wood and Gesso Frame with 18thc Foxed Mirror 49cm

Dimensions

Height 49cm

Width 43cm

Depth 9cm

An outstanding mirror of considerable decorative appeal and age, either portrait or landscape, equally looks good leaning.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Carved Gesso Wall Mirror to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210292
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Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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A small rectangular dark wood frame with heavily textured gesso carving enclosing a foxed mirror plate.
A 17thC Continental Carved Wood and Gesso Frame with 18thC Foxed Mirror 49cm
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Continental mirrors from this period typically feature hand-carved timber bases coated with gessoa mixture of chalk and binderto allow for intricate sculptural relief. Influenced by Baroque design, these frames feature deep profile mouldings and bold architectural motifs.

These pieces were constructed using soft or hardwoods for the core structure, coated with layers of gesso plaster, and finished with paint or gold leaf. The glass plates were made using mercury amalgams or early silvering methods that age distinctly over time.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tool marks on the rear timber backings, natural shrinkage cracks along joint lines, and loss of gesso where the plaster substrate has dried. The glass plate will show genuine foxing, characterised by dark grey or silver oxidisation spots within the metallic backing.

A small carved mirror creates visual contrast when positioned above a minimalist console table, within a gallery wall, or placed directly on a mantelpiece. Pairing distressed dark timber frames against contemporary neutral plaster or painted walls highlights the sculptural quality of the carving.

Dust the frame gently with a soft dry brush to avoid dislodging delicate gesso flakes, avoiding damp cloths or liquid polish on the painted areas. Clean the foxed glass plate lightly with a dry microfiber cloth without applying moisture near the frame edges.
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