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French Mirror

19th century
Sold 4 October 2026 · Carradale Farm Antiques
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Description

Large French mirror with original gilding and mirror plate

Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA457716
Dealers Internal Reference
SA1811
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Description
Large French mirror with original gilding and mirror plate
Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1880s.

Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA457716
Dealers Internal Ref
SA1811
Carradale Farm Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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The Crane Depot
Adj. Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2ll
United Kingdom
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A large rectangular French giltwood wall mirror featuring an ornate carved floral crest and gold leaf moulding.
French mirror
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A large rectangular French giltwood wall mirror featuring an ornate carved floral crest and gold leaf moulding.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCrested cartouche, Floral garlands, Bead-and-reel moulding, Foliate carvings
  • SizeH 201 cm (79 in) x W 126 cm (50 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This large wall mirror dates from 1880 in the Louis XVI style. The piece uses giltwood, gesso, and glass, presenting a prominent gold finish throughout the frame. Ornate decorative elements include a crested cartouche, floral garlands, bead-and-reel moulding, and foliate carvings. The original gilding and mirror plate show a few subtle signs of natural age. The mirror measures 201 cm high, 126 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, offering a substantial vertical presence suited to full-length reflection. In a modern interior, this item functions effectively above the mantel in a living room, drawing room, or grand hallway. The architectural proportions suit installation on a central chimney breast or a prominent focal wall, reflecting natural light across the space. The formal detailing integrates easily into traditional schemes or eclectic rooms seeking classic French chateau decoration.

FAQs

French Louis XVI style giltwood mirrors typically feature rectangular frames adorned with Neoclassical motifs such as laurel leaves, beaded borders, floral garlands, and central cresting cartouches.

These mirrors were crafted with timber frames covered in carved gesso moulding, coated with red bole clay, and gilded using thin sheets of leaf gold over silvered glass backings.

Authentic pieces display natural age-related oxidisation on the mirror glass, micro-cracking in the gesso known as craquelure, and reddish underlying bole clay visible through areas of worn gilding.

Position a large gilt mirror above a fireplace mantelpiece or lean it against a focal wall to reflect natural light and create visual depth while contrasting against contemporary decor.

Dust the frame gently using a soft, dry feather duster or microfibre cloth, ensuring no liquid cleaners, water, or chemical polishes are applied as these dissolve historical gilding.
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