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French Rococo Carved and Gilded Mirror with Antique Plate
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French Rococo Carved and Gilded Mirror with Antique Plate

18th century
Description

Mid-18th Century French Rococo Period Giltwood Mirror of useful size.

Carved throughout in giltwood and in the rococo taste, the carved expressive giltwood frame with floral, rocaille and foliate decoration throughout.

This impressive, late-Baroque period mirror exhibits many of the features of the early- to mid-18th century, when asymmetry and the craze for the extravagant Rococo reached its peak.

This form is expressive, light-hearted and theatrical expression with C-scrolls, foliage and sinuous curves incorporating rosebuds.

In excellent lightly restored condition, with antiique plate

Happy to liaise with or suggest UK courier

116cm x 66cm x 4cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated this French Rococo Gilt Mirror to the 18th Century.

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SA1227683
Description
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Period Giltwood Mirror of useful size.
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Carved throughout in giltwood and in the rococo taste, the carved expressive giltwood frame with floral, rocaille and foliate decoration throughout.
The English Interior
fig 1. A carved French Rococo giltwood wall mirror featuring a detailed scrolling crest, floral side accents, and a rectangular glass plate.
fig 1. French Rococo Carved and Gilded Mirror with Antique Plate

This impressive, late-Baroque period mirror exhibits many of the features of the early- to mid-18th century, when asymmetry and the craze for the extravagant Rococo reached its peak.

This form is expressive, light-hearted and theatrical expression with C-scrolls, foliage and sinuous curves incorporating rosebuds.

In excellent lightly restored condition, with antiique plate

Happy to liaise with or suggest UK courier

116cm x 66cm x 4cm

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this French Rococo Gilt Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227683
The English Interior
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A carved French Rococo giltwood wall mirror featuring a detailed scrolling crest, floral side accents, and a rectangular glass plate.
FRENCH ROCOCO CARVED AND GILDED MIRROR WITH ANTIQUE PLATE
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A carved French Rococo giltwood wall mirror featuring a detailed scrolling crest, floral side accents, and a rectangular glass plate.
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Originating in 18th-century France, Rococo style is characterised by asymmetrical curves, elaborate C-scrolls, floral motifs, and naturalistic acanthus leaf carvings. Mirrors from this era typically feature ornate giltwood frames designed to reflect light across grand reception rooms.

Traditional French Rococo mirrors were crafted from hand-carved timber, often coated with gesso and layered with fine gold leaf gilding. The reflective mirror plate was historically produced using a tin-mercury amalgam backing prior to the introduction of modern silvered glass.

Authentic period mirrors exhibit hand-carved joinery, visible timber grain or gesso cracking under the gold leaf, and slight imperfections in the glass such as foxing or subtle distortion. The back boards are typically hand-sawn timber secured with aged iron fasteners or wooden pegs.

A Rococo mirror creates a focal point when placed above a fireplace mantelpiece, an entryway console table, or a dining room sideboard. The ornate gilded frame provides a clear contrast against neutral wall paint or contemporary architectural details.

Giltwood frames should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry camel-hair brush or feather duster to prevent accumulation in carved details. Liquid cleaners and damp cloths must be avoided, as moisture can dissolve the underlying gesso foundation and lift the gold leaf.
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