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Swedish Cream Neo-classical Mirror
Newsum Antiques
for sale €497     $540
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Swedish Cream Neo-classical Mirror

18th century
For Sale by Newsum Antiques
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A good classically inspired Swedish provincial mirror. Beautifully detailed with egg and dart borders, floral decoration and a tazza overflowing with grapes. The surface is beautifully worn back to the gesso and plaster layer revealing a range of cream and biscuit hues. Old mirror plate with imperfections. Late 18th century.

?65cm tall, 37cm wide.

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Newsum Antiques has dated this Swedish Neoclassical Wall Mirror to the 18th Century.

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SA748754
Dealers Internal Reference
G28.9 BLK
Description
A good classically inspired Swedish provincial mirror.
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Beautifully detailed with egg and dart borders, floral decoration and a tazza overflowing with grapes.
Newsum Antiques

The surface is beautifully worn back to the gesso and plaster layer revealing a range of cream and biscuit hues. Old mirror plate with imperfections. Late 18th century.

?65cm tall, 37cm wide.

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Newsum Antiques has dated this Swedish Neoclassical Wall Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA748754
Dealers Internal Ref
G28.9 BLK
Newsum Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2020
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Newsum Antiques Profile Page

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A tall rectangular Swedish Neoclassical wall mirror featuring a painted cream finish, carved top cornice, fruit bowl relief decoration, and central mirror glass plate.
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Archive I A tall rectangular Swedish Neoclassical wall mirror featuring a painted cream finish, carved top cornice, fruit bowl relief decoration, and central mirror glass plate.

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Archive II A tall rectangular Swedish Neoclassical wall mirror featuring a painted cream finish, carved top cornice, fruit bowl relief decoration, and central mirror glass plate. View II
Archive III A tall rectangular Swedish Neoclassical wall mirror featuring a painted cream finish, carved top cornice, fruit bowl relief decoration, and central mirror glass plate. View III
Archive IV A tall rectangular Swedish Neoclassical wall mirror featuring a painted cream finish, carved top cornice, fruit bowl relief decoration, and central mirror glass plate. View IV
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Archive VI A tall rectangular Swedish Neoclassical wall mirror featuring a painted cream finish, carved top cornice, fruit bowl relief decoration, and central mirror glass plate. View VI
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Newsum Antiques
Telephone 07968 196668
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2 High Street
Winchcombe
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 5HT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/newsumantiques
Verified Since Oct 2020
Items For Sale 29
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Newsum Antiques
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Location: 2 High Street, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5HT, United Kingdom
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A tall rectangular Swedish Neoclassical wall mirror featuring a painted cream finish, carved top cornice, fruit bowl relief decoration, and central mirror glass plate.
Swedish cream neo-classical mirror
Ref: SA748754
A tall rectangular Swedish Neoclassical wall mirror featuring a painted cream finish, carved top cornice, fruit bowl relief decoration, and central mirror glass plate.
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Swedish Neoclassical mirrors, popularized during the Gustavian period, feature structured architectural lines influenced by French Louis XVI styles. Common elements include dentil cornices, muted or pale painted finishes, carved floral or fruit bas-relief motifs, and classical geometric proportions.

These mirrors were constructed using hand-carved softwoods, such as pine or lime, coated in gesso and decorated with water gilding or distemper paint. The mirror glass was framed with detailed mouldings, often using mercury-backed glass plates in earlier production.

Authentic pieces display natural wear to the painted surface, revealing underlying gesso coats or bare timber beneath. Hand-carved joinery, square-headed iron tacks on the backboard, and genuine foxing or distressing on the mirror glass plate indicate period construction.

A painted Neoclassical mirror acts as a focal point when placed above a simple modern console table, mantelpiece, or within a narrow hallway. Its neutral palette complements light modern interiors, blending historic craftsmanship with minimalist wall finishes.

Dust the painted timber frame gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush to avoid flaking aged paint or gesso. Clean the mirror glass plate separately using a damp cloth, taking care not to let liquid seep behind the frame edges.
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