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Antique French Gilt and Bare Gesso Louis Philippe Mirror C1860
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Antique French Gilt and Bare Gesso Louis Philippe Mirror C1860

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · French Antique Company
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Description

19th century French gilt and bare gesso Louis Philippe mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from the mid 1800s.

It has its real gilt and bare gesso frame. This gives a more subtle look to an all gilt mirror.

It has its original beautifully foxed glass and its original backboards.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1213600
Dealers Internal Reference
11216
Dealers Notes

Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description
19th century French gilt and bare gesso Louis Philippe mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from the mid 1800s.

It has its real gilt and bare gesso frame. This gives a more subtle look to an all gilt mirror.

It has its original beautifully foxed glass and its original backboards.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213600
Dealers Internal Ref
11216
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the French Antique Company Profile Page

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An antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror featuring a gold gilt gesso frame with rounded upper corners and beaded inner moulding. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror featuring a gold gilt gesso frame with rounded upper corners and beaded inner moulding. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Gilt and Bare Gesso Louis Philippe Mirror C1860

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French Antique Company

French Antique Company
Telephone 07899 864960
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Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany
Verified Since Oct 2019
Items For Sale 21
Items Sold 697
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An antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror featuring a gold gilt gesso frame with rounded upper corners and beaded inner moulding.
Antique French gilt and bare gesso Louis Philippe mirror c1860
Ref: SA1213600
An antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror featuring a gold gilt gesso frame with rounded upper corners and beaded inner moulding.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis Philippe
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRounded upper corners, Beaded inner moulding, Gilded frame, Linear incised borders
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 55 cm (22 in)

This 19th century French Louis Philippe mirror brings understated elegance to interior spaces through its classic proportions and subtle finishes. The rectangular frame exhibits rounded upper corners, linear incised borders, and a delicate beaded inner moulding bordering the glass plate. The construction combines real gilt highlights with bare gesso surfaces, yielding a softer aesthetic than fully gilded alternatives. The glass displays natural foxing patterns accumulated over time, while the reverse retains its original backboards. Measuring 74 cm high by 55 cm wide, the piece hangs traditionally above a fireplace mantel in a living room, study, or bedroom, or rests directly on the floor leaning against a wall to reflect natural light across interior surfaces.

FAQs

Louis Philippe mirrors typically feature a rectangular shape with rounded top corners, a clean profile, and minimal embellishment compared to earlier Rococo frames. They frequently incorporate subtle beaded moulding and a gilded finish over gesso.

These mirrors were constructed using a pine or oak substrate covered in gesso, a plaster-like compound. Gold leaf was then applied over a clay base known as bole, with silvered glass fitted into the frame.

Authentic pieces usually display natural wear to the gilding, revealing the reddish or grey clay bole beneath the gold leaf. The back panels are typically hand-sawn pine boards, and the glass may show subtle oxidisation or foxing.

A French gilt mirror functions as a focal point when positioned above a mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard. The contrast between historical gilding and modern minimalist furnishings creates balanced visual interest.

Dust the frame lightly using a soft, dry brush, avoiding water or liquid cleaners that can dissolve gesso and water gilding. Glass should be cleaned sparingly using a cloth dampened with liquid cleaner, ensuring moisture does not contact the gilded frame.
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