Large 19th-century French Château Mirror – Louis-philippe

Name: Large 19th-century French Château Mirror – Louis-philippe Style
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1245737
Price: 1750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
StyleLouis Philippe
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourAntique Gold
MotifsCarved leaf crest, Rounded upper corners, Beaded inner trim, Foliate moulding

This large 19th-century mirror originates from the Napoleon III period and follows the Louis-Philippe style. Constructed from giltwood and gesso with a glass plate, the piece wears an antique gold finish. The rectangular frame has rounded upper corners, a beaded inner trim, and detailed foliate moulding along the vertical borders. A prominent carved leaf crest crowns the top pediment, accompanied by relief decoration of ribbons and laurel leaves. The overall dimensions measure 150 cm in height, 98 cm in width, 6 cm in frame depth, and 22 cm in pediment depth. Suitable for domestic interiors today, this wall-mounted mirror functions well above a mantelpiece in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The original silvered mirror plate, original gilding, and original parquet-panelled back show the authentic character of the antique piece. The substantial scale creates an architectural focal point in a traditional or transitional room setting.

FAQs

Louis Philippe mirrors originated in 19th-century France and are recognised by their rectangular shapes featuring soft, rounded upper shoulders and straight base lines. Frames are typically wood overlaid with gesso and gold leaf gilding, ranging from simple rounded profiles to pieces decorated with carved floral or heraldic crests.

Traditional 19th-century French mirrors were constructed using softwood frames carved with decorative elements, coated in plaster gesso, and finished with water-gilded gold leaf. The reflective panel typically consisted of heavy plate glass with silvered or mercury backing.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of natural age including light oxidisation spots on the glass plate, visible joinery on the rear pine backing boards, and minor wear or red bole showing through areas of the gilded gesso surface.

Positioning a large gilded mirror above a clean-lined fireplace mantle creates a focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Mounting the piece above a contemporary console table or resting it against a neutral painted wall adds depth and texture to living spaces.

Dust the gilded frame regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or feather duster, avoiding water or chemical cleaning agents which can damage water gilding and dissolve gesso. Clean the mirror glass by spraying glass cleaner directly onto a microfibre cloth rather than onto the glass surface to prevent fluid from seeping into the frame.

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