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Antique French Gilt and Bare Gesso Louis Philippe Mirror
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for sale €456     $495
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Antique French Gilt and Bare Gesso Louis Philippe Mirror

19th century
Description

Antique French gilt and bare gesso mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from the mid 1800s.

It has its real gilt (gold leaf) and gesso frame which gives a more understated look to an all gilt mirror.

It has its lovely original glass and backboards and a wire ready to be hung.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

French Antique Company has dated this Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237585
Dealers Internal Reference
11257
Dealers Notes

Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description
Antique French gilt and bare gesso mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from the mid 1800s.

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It has its real gilt (gold leaf) and gesso frame which gives a more understated look to an all gilt mirror.
French Antique Company

It has its lovely original glass and backboards and a wire ready to be hung.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237585
Dealers Internal Ref
11257
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the French Antique Company Profile Page

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An antique Louis Philippe mirror with rounded upper corners, an incised crosshatch motif on the gilded frame, exposed white gesso, and a beaded inner border.
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Archive I An antique Louis Philippe mirror with rounded upper corners, an incised crosshatch motif on the gilded frame, exposed white gesso, and a beaded inner border.

Antique French Gilt and Bare Gesso Louis Philippe Mirror

Archive II An antique Louis Philippe mirror with rounded upper corners, an incised crosshatch motif on the gilded frame, exposed white gesso, and a beaded inner border. View II
Archive III An antique Louis Philippe mirror with rounded upper corners, an incised crosshatch motif on the gilded frame, exposed white gesso, and a beaded inner border. View III
Archive IV An antique Louis Philippe mirror with rounded upper corners, an incised crosshatch motif on the gilded frame, exposed white gesso, and a beaded inner border. View IV
Archive V An antique Louis Philippe mirror with rounded upper corners, an incised crosshatch motif on the gilded frame, exposed white gesso, and a beaded inner border. View V
Archive VI An antique Louis Philippe mirror with rounded upper corners, an incised crosshatch motif on the gilded frame, exposed white gesso, and a beaded inner border. View VI
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French Antique Company

French Antique Company
Telephone 07899 864960
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Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany
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An antique Louis Philippe mirror with rounded upper corners, an incised crosshatch motif on the gilded frame, exposed white gesso, and a beaded inner border.
Antique French gilt and bare gesso Louis Philippe mirror
Ref: SA1237585
An antique Louis Philippe mirror with rounded upper corners, an incised crosshatch motif on the gilded frame, exposed white gesso, and a beaded inner border.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis Philippe
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold, Cream
  • MotifsRounded upper corners, Beaded inner border, Incised crosshatch pattern, Exposed gesso substrate
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 64 cm (25 in)

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Originating in 19th-century France during the reign of King Louis Philippe (18301848), these mirrors are characterised by clean lines, rounded upper corners, and a flat bottom edge. They frequently feature subtle decorative details such as incised crosshatching, beaded inner borders, or understated gilding.

These frames were typically built from timber backings coated in layers of smooth gesso plaster. The visible surface was then finished using hand-applied gold leaf gilding, burnished details, or softly painted pigments.

Authentic period examples display signs of historical production, such as solid wooden backboards secured with hand-forged fasteners, mercury glass exhibiting natural oxidisation or foxing, and wear to the gilt layer revealing red bole or white gesso beneath.

A Louis Philippe mirror is commonly positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece, placed atop a sideboard, or mounted in an entry hall to reflect light. Its minimalist shape allows it to fit into both traditional period settings and contemporary interior spaces.

Clean the mirror glass using a microfibre cloth lightly dampened with water, ensuring liquid does not seep behind the frame border. Dust the fragile gesso and gilding gently using a dry, soft camel-hair brush to avoid flaking the gold leaf.
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