Tall French 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirror

Name: Tall French 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1234614
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleLouis Philippe
MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
ColourGold
MotifsRounded top corners, Engraved floral border, Flat base rail, Gilded moulding
SizeH 171 cm (67 in) x W 81 cm (32 in)

This tall French 19th-century Louis Philippe wall mirror belongs to the 19th century and brings a classic French chateau style to interior spaces. The piece consists of a wooden structure finished in a gold gilded gesso with an engraved floral border along the frame, featuring rounded top corners and a flat base rail around a clear glass mirror plate. The decorative gold frame displays a warm yellow-gold tone with delicate relief carvings along the outer edges and a substantial flat lower section. It measures 171 cm high and 81 cm wide. Suitable for use in a contemporary hallway as a dressing mirror or positioned above the mantel in a living room, this furnishing reflects light and adds depth to a room. The slender proportions make it practical for narrow wall spaces while maintaining a commanding presence. Both the frame and the glass remain in fine condition, making it a functional and decorative addition to period or modern interiors alike.

FAQs

Originating during the reign of King Louis Philippe I in France from 1830 to 1848, these mirrors are defined by their clean lines, softly rounded upper corners, a flat base edge, and subtle engraved or moulded decorative borders.

These frames were typically constructed from wood such as pine or oak, coated with gesso, and finished using thin gold or silver leafing applied over a clay base known as red bole.

Authentic period examples often feature heavy hand-carved wood backing boards, mercury-backed glass showing light oxidation or foxing, and natural rubbing where the underlying red bole shows through the gilded layer.

A Louis Philippe mirror functions as an effective focal point placed directly above a fireplace mantelpiece, mounted over a hallway console table, or positioned to catch and bounce natural light across a room.

Dust the frame gently using a soft microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristle brush, ensuring no water or liquid cleaning solutions contact the porous gesso and gilding.

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Tall French 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirror