Carved Giltwood Leaf Mirror 19th Century

Name: Large 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Leaf Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1238812
Price: 3200 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
Style19th Century French
MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
ColourWarm Gold
MotifsLeaf carved frame, Oval aperture, Water gilding finish
SizeH 134 cm (53 in) x W 114 cm (45 in)

This large 19th-century French wall mirror dates to 1870 and displays a carved giltwood frame with a warm gold water gilding finish surrounding an oval glass aperture. The sculptural faux bois frame is decorated with overlapping leaf carvings displaying detailed veining across each individual element, and the mirror plate exhibits visible signs of age. The structure measures 134 cm high and 114 cm wide. This piece functions as a striking decorative wall mirror suited for placement above the mantel in a traditional or modern interior. The substantial scale and ornate botanical motifs create a bold focal point within a living room, hallway, or dining space.

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19th-century French giltwood mirrors are characterised by hand-carved timber frames finished with thin leaf gold applied over gesso, frequently showcasing intricate botanical or rococo decorative motifs.

Craftsmen carved the frame profile from softwoods such as pine or lime, applied multiple layers of chalk-based gesso, and meticulously laid fine gold leaf using traditional water-gilding techniques.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural wear exposing the underlying red or yellow bole clay, subtle crackle across the gesso layer, and visible hand-carving marks along the back edge.

Positioning a carved giltwood mirror above a contemporary sideboard or chimneypiece creates a striking balance between historic texture and clean modern architecture.

Dust the frame lightly with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, chemical solvents, or damp cloths which dissolve original water gilding and ruin the gesso base.

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Large 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Leaf Mirror

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