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Napoleon III Chateau Wall Mirror, Gold Leaf & Gesso, Circa 1850
Spinka & Co
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Napoleon III Chateau Wall Mirror, Gold Leaf & Gesso, Circa 1850

19th century
For Sale by Spinka & Co
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K0467 An unusual French 19th-century wall mirror featuring an elegant cream and water-gilded gold leaf frame. The shaped and beaded border is crowned by an elaborate, deeply carved openwork crest showcasing a central scallop shell flanked by sweeping floral and foliage motifs. The mirror retains its original thick, bevelled-edge glass, which displays a beautifully aged foxing that adds authentic antique character and depth. Having been gently conserved, the frame preserves a desirable portion of its original gold leaf gilding alongside an original cream finish on gesso. Fitted with a four wall brackets and replacement backboard for structural integrity, this striking piece comes in home ready condition. It serves as a commanding focal point for an entryway, mantle, or formal living space. c1850

H62" W39.5" D4.5"

H5ft2" W3ft3.5" D4.5"

H157cm W101cm D12cm

We invite you to view our full inventory for an curated selection of fine antiques and decorative mirrors, all beautifully preserved and ready for the home.

Physical Dimensions
Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Spinka & Co has dated this Napoleon III Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229884
Dealers Internal Reference
k0467
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Description
K0467 An unusual French 19th-century wall mirror featuring an elegant cream and water-gilded gold leaf frame.
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The shaped and beaded border is crowned by an elaborate, deeply carved openwork crest showcasing a central scallop shell flanked by sweeping floral and foliage motifs.
Spinka & Co

The mirror retains its original thick, bevelled-edge glass, which displays a beautifully aged foxing that adds authentic antique character and depth. Having been gently conserved, the frame preserves a desirable portion of its original gold leaf gilding alongside an original cream finish on gesso. Fitted with a four wall brackets and replacement backboard for structural integrity, this striking piece comes in home ready condition. It serves as a commanding focal point for an entryway, mantle, or formal living space. c1850

fig 1. A tall 19th-century French wall mirror with a gilded gesso frame, arched top, ornate shell cresting, and mild foxing across the mirror plate.
fig 1. Napoleon III Chateau Wall Mirror, Gold Leaf & Gesso, Circa 1850

H62" W39.5" D4.5"

H5ft2" W3ft3.5" D4.5"

H157cm W101cm D12cm

We invite you to view our full inventory for an curated selection of fine antiques and decorative mirrors, all beautifully preserved and ready for the home.

Height
157cm (61.81")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Spinka & Co has dated this Napoleon III Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229884
Dealers Internal Ref
k0467
Spinka & Co
Spinka & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2019
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Archive I A tall 19th-century French wall mirror with a gilded gesso frame, arched top, ornate shell cresting, and mild foxing across the mirror plate.

Napoleon III Chateau Wall Mirror, Gold Leaf & Gesso, Circa 1850

Archive II A tall 19th-century French wall mirror with a gilded gesso frame, arched top, ornate shell cresting, and mild foxing across the mirror plate. View II
Archive III A tall 19th-century French wall mirror with a gilded gesso frame, arched top, ornate shell cresting, and mild foxing across the mirror plate. View III
Archive IV A tall 19th-century French wall mirror with a gilded gesso frame, arched top, ornate shell cresting, and mild foxing across the mirror plate. View IV
Archive V A tall 19th-century French wall mirror with a gilded gesso frame, arched top, ornate shell cresting, and mild foxing across the mirror plate. View V
Archive VI A tall 19th-century French wall mirror with a gilded gesso frame, arched top, ornate shell cresting, and mild foxing across the mirror plate. View VI
Archive VII A tall 19th-century French wall mirror with a gilded gesso frame, arched top, ornate shell cresting, and mild foxing across the mirror plate. View VII
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A tall 19th-century French wall mirror with a gilded gesso frame, arched top, ornate shell cresting, and mild foxing across the mirror plate.
Napoleon III Chateau Wall Mirror, Gold Leaf & Gesso, Circa 1850
Ref: SA1229884
A tall 19th-century French wall mirror with a gilded gesso frame, arched top, ornate shell cresting, and mild foxing across the mirror plate.
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Originating in France during the Second Empire between 1852 and 1870, Napoleon III mirrors are characterised by ornate revivalist styles, frequently incorporating Rococo and Neoclassical elements such as sculpted gesso crests, floral flourishes, and lavish gold leaf finishes.

These mirrors typically feature a carved pine or lime-wood frame covered with gesso, a plaster mixture used to model fine relief details. Thin leaves of gold were then applied over a tinted clay bole base and polished or burnished.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved wooden frames, visible red or yellow bole clay under worn gilding, natural oxidation or speckling on the mirror glass, and solid wooden backboards constructed with hand-cut nails or joinery.

Positioning a large gilded mirror above a fireplace, console table, or hallway bench creates a refined focal point, balancing classic carved ornamentation against minimalist modern furnishings and clean neutral walls.

Dust the ornate frame gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush to prevent chipping delicate gesso. Clean the mirror plate with a lightly dampened microfibre cloth, ensuring liquid spray does not touch the gilded frame edges.
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