Louis XV Giltwood Mirror 18th Century

Name: A Louis XV Giltwood & Gesso Mirror C 1775
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1237391
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period18th century
StyleLouis XV / Rococo
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsC-scrolls, Shell cresting, Foliate carving, Acanthus leaves
SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Louis XV Rococo wall mirror originates from the 18th century around 1775. The piece is constructed from giltwood and gesso, presenting a gold leaf finish alongside painted panels in dark sage green. The ornate frame displays scrolling vines, cartouches, C-scrolls, a shell cresting, foliate carving, and acanthus leaves. The glass mirror plate appears to be from a later date, showing signs of age including foxing, alongside slight losses and an aged patina. Measuring 78 cm high, 53 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the mirror functions practically for placement above the mantel in a living room, hallway, or bedroom setting.

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Louis XV giltwood mirrors, originating in mid-18th-century France, are distinguished by Rococo design elements including asymmetrical C-scrolls, foliate carving, shell crests, and curved profiles executed in carved wood finished with gold leaf over a gesso base.

These mirrors were constructed using hand-carved timber frames coated with layers of gessoa mixture of binder and chalkwhich was smoothed before applying gold leaf using water or oil gilding techniques over mercury-amalgam silvered glass plates.

Authentic pieces feature dark red or grey clay bole under-layers visible through natural surface wear, hand-carved timber joinery on the reverse, hand-blown plate glass showing minor oxidation spots, and subtle hairline cracking throughout the gesso ground.

Position the mirror above a mantelpiece or console table to create a focal point, setting its elaborate gilded frame against neutral walls or contemporary minimalist furniture to balance classical detail with modern proportions.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a dry, soft camel-hair brush or feather duster, avoiding damp cloths, chemical solvents, or commercial polishes which can dissolve the gesso and lift fragile gold leaf.

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A Louis XV Giltwood & Gesso Mirror C 1775