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Antique Italian Giltwood Florentine Mirror 19th Century 103 X 87cm
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Antique Italian Giltwood Florentine Mirror 19th Century 103 X 87cm

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

A superbly carved and highly decorative fine-quality Italian Florentine giltwood mirror, mid-19th century in date. 

This rectangular mirror consists of a superbly carved giltwood frame with a scalloped border with scrolling acanthus foliate and shell decoration in high relief, and it can be hung portrait or landscape.

The gilding is original, and it is certain to make a charming addition to that one special room in your home.

Condition:

In excellent original condition with original gilding, having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation of condition.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 103 cm x Width 87.5 cm x Depth 6 cm  - Frame

Height 75 cm x Width 60 cm  - Mirror

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 10 inches x Depth 2 inches - Frame

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 feet - Mirror

Florentine frames made in Florence are a centuries-old tradition maintained by several artisan guilds. Florentine items produced from the mid-19th century onward typically reflect a contemporary interpretation of Renaissance art and furnishings. They have an ornate appearance and are typically gold-gilded or have gold paint applied to resemble gilding.

Our reference: A5254

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
87.5cm (34.45")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Florentine Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1218481
Dealers Internal Reference
A5254
Description
A superbly carved and highly decorative fine-quality Italian Florentine giltwood mirror, mid-19th century in date. 

This rectangular mirror consists of a superbly carved giltwood frame with a scalloped border with scrolling acanthus foliate and shell decoration in high relief, and it can be hung portrait or landscape.

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The gilding is original, and it is certain to make a charming addition to that one special room in your home.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular 19th-century Italian giltwood wall mirror featuring an openwork frame carved with acanthus leaf scrolls and shell motifs.
fig 1. Antique Italian Giltwood Florentine Mirror 19th Century 103 X 87cm

Condition:

In excellent original condition with original gilding, having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation of condition.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 103 cm x Width 87.5 cm x Depth 6 cm  - Frame

fig 2. A rectangular 19th-century Italian giltwood wall mirror featuring an openwork frame carved with acanthus leaf scrolls and shell motifs.
fig 2. Antique Italian Giltwood Florentine Mirror 19th Century 103 X 87cm

Height 75 cm x Width 60 cm  - Mirror

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 10 inches x Depth 2 inches - Frame

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 feet - Mirror

Florentine frames made in Florence are a centuries-old tradition maintained by several artisan guilds. Florentine items produced from the mid-19th century onward typically reflect a contemporary interpretation of Renaissance art and furnishings. They have an ornate appearance and are typically gold-gilded or have gold paint applied to resemble gilding.

Our reference: A5254

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
87.5cm (34.45")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Florentine Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218481
Dealers Internal Ref
A5254
Regent Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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A rectangular 19th-century Italian giltwood wall mirror featuring an openwork frame carved with acanthus leaf scrolls and shell motifs.
Antique Italian Giltwood Florentine Mirror 19th Century 103 x 87cm
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Florentine giltwood mirrors from the 19th century are defined by intricate openwork carving featuring scrolling acanthus leaves, shell motifs, and floral decorations inspired by Baroque and Rococo designs. Crafted primarily in Florence, Italy, these mirrors utilise hand-carved wood covered in gesso and finished with applied gold leaf.

Craftsmen carved the structural frame from softwoods such as pine or lime. Layers of gesso, a mixture of chalk and binder, were applied to smooth the surface, followed by red or grey bole clay before thin sheets of gold leaf were water-gilded and burnished onto the frame.

Authentic pieces exhibit visible signs of hand carving rather than moulded resin or plaster, with natural shrinkage lines near wood joints. The underlying red or grey bole clay often shows through worn gold leaf, and the reverse frame typically reveals hand-sawn timber and aged backing boards.

Position the mirror above a sideboard or fireplace mantelpiece to create a central focal point. The metallic carved frame provides structural contrast when placed against dark or neutral painted walls, reflecting ambient light across the room.

Dust the frame using a dry, soft brush or feather duster. Avoid water, liquid cleaning solvents, or spray chemicals, as moisture dissolves water-gilded gesso and damages the delicate gold leaf layer.
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