Antique French Giltwood Mirror 19th Century

Name: Late 19th Century French Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1236699
Price: 880 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A late 19th-century French Rococo revival wall mirror featuring an ornate carved gold giltwood frame with scroll cresting and a shaped glass plate.

Late 19th century French mirror

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Rococo Revival
MaterialGiltwood, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsCarved cresting, Rococo scrollwork, Serpentine frame, Gilded gesso
SizeH 101 cm (40 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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French Rococo revival mirrors from the late 19th century feature ornate scrolling foliage, serpentine outlines, asymmetric cresting, and gilded surfaces inspired by 18th-century Louis XV design principles.

These frames were typically constructed using a carved timber core, layered with gesso, and detailed with composition moulding before gold leaf was applied to the surface.

Authentic period frames show natural wear, reddish bole clay showing beneath thin gold leaf layer, hand-cut glass plate edges, and carved wooden backings rather than modern plaster or plastic.

Position the mirror above a contemporary sideboard, fireplace mantle, or console table to create visual contrast between minimalist architectural lines and detailed period carving.

Dust gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding liquids, damp cloths, or chemical cleaners that can dissolve delicate gesso and lift gold leaf application.

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Late 19th Century French Mirror

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