Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror 19th Century

Name: Large Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1238669
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Louis Philippe
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsRounded upper corners, Beaded inner trim, Engraved foliate frame
SizeH 147 cm (58 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This large nineteenth-century French Louis Philippe wall mirror exemplifies traditional continental styling. The piece comprises a timber frame finished in gold giltwood and gesso, enclosing the original mercury glass plate with original backboards attached. Notable details include rounded upper corners, an inner beaded trim, and an engraved foliate frame complemented by incised and applied floral decoration, showing areas where the original gilding has rubbed with age. Measuring 147 cm high, 92 cm wide, and 6 cm deep, the mirror has a substantial presence suitable for domestic interiors. In a modern home, this piece hangs on a living room wall or sits above a mantelpiece to reflect light and expand the visual space of a room. The golden metallic finish coordinates with traditional or transitional interior schemes, serving as a decorative focal point in a hallway, dining room, or bedroom. The classic proportions and detailed border work allow the mirror to complement various furniture arrangements while maintaining its authentic nineteenth-century character.

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A Louis Philippe mirror is characterised by rounded upper corners, square bottom edges, clean outer mouldings, and subtle gold leaf embellishments typical of mid-19th-century France.

These mirrors were constructed using solid wood frames layered with gesso plaster, prepped with red clay bole, finished with hand-applied gold leaf gilding, and set with glass plates.

Authentic period pieces feature heavy pine or oak backboards, natural foxing or oxidisation on the mirror glass, and reddish clay bole visible where the gilding has worn over time.

These mirrors are traditionally positioned above fireplace mantelpieces, mounted over hallway sideboards, or leaned against focal walls to maximize natural light.

Dust the gilded frame lightly using a soft feather duster or dry brush, avoiding water or liquid polish which can dissolve the water-gesso ground and lift the gold leaf.

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