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Unique French Gilded Wall Mirror with Extensively Foxed Glass C1870
Spinka & Co
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Unique French Gilded Wall Mirror with Extensively Foxed Glass C1870

19th century
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K0516 A Superb French 19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror, Circa 1870

A highly decorative French antique wall mirror, c.1870. The profusely carved giltwood frame is adorned with floral, leaf, and scroll motifs throughout, and retains its original gilding with sensitive minor touching up and natural oxidation from age. The mirror plate is extensively foxed, giving a soft, atmospheric reflection that adds charm and sophistication to any interior. Fitted with four secure hanging brackets, it can be positioned vertically or horizontally. This is a true statement piece which would grace both antique and contemporary interior. Good antique condition throughout. Original giltwood with minor restoration, original extensively foxed glass. No missing carving. Structurally sound and ready to place.

H31 1/4'' W35.5'' D4''

H79cm W90cm D10cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Spinka & Co has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1222237
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Description
K0516 A Superb French 19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror, Circa 1870

A highly decorative French antique wall mirror, c.1870.

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The profusely carved giltwood frame is adorned with floral, leaf, and scroll motifs throughout, and retains its original gilding with sensitive minor touching up and natural oxidation from age.
Spinka & Co

The mirror plate is extensively foxed, giving a soft, atmospheric reflection that adds charm and sophistication to any interior. Fitted with four secure hanging brackets, it can be positioned vertically or horizontally. This is a true statement piece which would grace both antique and contemporary interior. Good antique condition throughout. Original giltwood with minor restoration, original extensively foxed glass. No missing carving. Structurally sound and ready to place.

H31 1/4'' W35.5'' D4''

H79cm W90cm D10cm

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222237
Spinka & Co
Spinka & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019
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A rectangular 19th-century French giltwood wall mirror featuring an ornate carved frame and heavy antique foxing across the glass plate.
Unique French Gilded Wall Mirror with Extensively Foxed Glass c1870
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Nineteenth-century French giltwood mirrors are characterised by moulded or carved wood and composition frames coated in thin layers of gold leaf. Popular during the Second Empire and Third Republic eras, these pieces typically feature detailed foliate motifs, beaded inner borders, and silvered glass plates.

These frames were constructed from softwoods or hardwoods surfaced with gesso, followed by carved wood details or moulded plaster composition. Gold leaf was applied using water or oil gilding techniques before select areas were burnished to create varying levels of sheen and depth.

Authentic foxing manifests as irregular, organic dark spots, silvering degradation, or metallic haze caused by the gradual oxidisation of the silver or mercury backing. Genuine aging exhibits uneven spatial distribution across the plate, frequently concentrated near edges or regions exposed to historical atmospheric moisture.

A French giltwood mirror serves as an architectural anchor when mounted above a fireplace, modern console table, or dining sideboard. Positioning the reflective gilded frame against a plain or painted backdrop produces a clear contrast between historic detailing and contemporary wall surfaces.

Gilded surfaces must be dusted exclusively with a dry, soft brush or microfibre cloth, as liquid cleansers dissolve gesso and loosen fragile leafing. Glass plates should be wiped sparingly with a damp cloth, ensuring water does not collect at the frame edge to protect the underlying silvering.
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