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Monumental Sevres Porcelain Mounted Wall Mirror, Circa 1880. 244cm High
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Monumental Sevres Porcelain Mounted Wall Mirror, Circa 1880. 244cm High

19th century
Description

A wonderfully impressive late 19th Century French wall mirror measuring;

Having exquisit hand prainted French Sevres style porcelain plaques , each depicting classical scenes of frolicking cherubs, flowers and maiden. The carved giltwood and Gesso frame with foliate and ribbon decoration, a pair of winged cherubs supporting the central plaque.

Batch 87. 64132. SNYKZ

Physical Dimensions
Height
244cm (96.06")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Sevres Mounted Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1235682
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SKU00002813
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Description
A wonderfully impressive late 19th Century French wall mirror measuring;
“
Having exquisit hand prainted French Sevres style porcelain plaques , each depicting classical scenes of frolicking cherubs, flowers and maiden.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

The carved giltwood and Gesso frame with foliate and ribbon decoration, a pair of winged cherubs supporting the central plaque.

Batch 87. 64132. SNYKZ

Height
244cm (96.06")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Sevres Mounted Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235682
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002813
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A large gilt-bronze wall mirror featuring an arched crest with sculpted putti, foliage mouldings, and oval Sevres porcelain plaques set along the frame.
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Archive I A large gilt-bronze wall mirror featuring an arched crest with sculpted putti, foliage mouldings, and oval Sevres porcelain plaques set along the frame.

Monumental Sevres Porcelain Mounted Wall Mirror, Circa 1880. 244cm High

Archive II A large gilt-bronze wall mirror featuring an arched crest with sculpted putti, foliage mouldings, and oval Sevres porcelain plaques set along the frame. View II
Archive III A large gilt-bronze wall mirror featuring an arched crest with sculpted putti, foliage mouldings, and oval Sevres porcelain plaques set along the frame. View III
Archive IV A large gilt-bronze wall mirror featuring an arched crest with sculpted putti, foliage mouldings, and oval Sevres porcelain plaques set along the frame. View IV
Archive V A large gilt-bronze wall mirror featuring an arched crest with sculpted putti, foliage mouldings, and oval Sevres porcelain plaques set along the frame. View V
Archive VI A large gilt-bronze wall mirror featuring an arched crest with sculpted putti, foliage mouldings, and oval Sevres porcelain plaques set along the frame. View VI
Archive VII A large gilt-bronze wall mirror featuring an arched crest with sculpted putti, foliage mouldings, and oval Sevres porcelain plaques set along the frame. View VII
Archive VIII A large gilt-bronze wall mirror featuring an arched crest with sculpted putti, foliage mouldings, and oval Sevres porcelain plaques set along the frame. View VIII
Archive IX A large gilt-bronze wall mirror featuring an arched crest with sculpted putti, foliage mouldings, and oval Sevres porcelain plaques set along the frame. View IX
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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Telephone 077 1010 7505
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East Sussex
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A large gilt-bronze wall mirror featuring an arched crest with sculpted putti, foliage mouldings, and oval Sevres porcelain plaques set along the frame.
Monumental Sevres porcelain mounted wall mirror, circa 1880. 244cm high
Ref: SA1235682
A large gilt-bronze wall mirror featuring an arched crest with sculpted putti, foliage mouldings, and oval Sevres porcelain plaques set along the frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Porcelain, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsPutti cresting, Sevres porcelain medallions, foliage scrollwork, beaded trim
  • SizeH 244 cm (96 in) x W 174 cm (69 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Late 19th-century French mirrors frequently incorporated hand-painted Sevres-style porcelain plaques set into cast gilt-bronze or gilded wooden frames. Inspired by Louis XV and Louis XVI designs, these pieces combine ornate metalwork, classical motifs, and finely painted figurative or floral medallions.

These mirrors typically feature gilt-bronze or hand-carved giltwood frames fitted with soft-paste or hard-paste porcelain plaques. The plaques are decorated with enamel painting and often accented with characteristic Sevres blue borders, surrounding a mercury-gilded or silvered mirror glass plate.

Authentic pieces exhibit high-definition casting with hand-chased detail on metal components, crisp gilding, and fine hand-painted enamel detail on the porcelain medallions. Inspecting the reverse reveals hand-cut fixings, hand-sculpted porcelain backs, and expected age-related patination rather than modern uniform gilding.

A large architectural mirror functions well as a focal point above a marble fireplace mantel or mounted on a high-ceilinged feature wall. Pairing ornate gilt metalwork with minimalist contemporary furniture or neutral wall palettes creates an effective visual contrast.

Dust the frame and porcelain plaques regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush to prevent dust build-up. Avoid chemical solvents, water, or abrasive polishes on gilded surfaces, as these can strip original gilding and damage delicate enamel paintings.
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