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A Highly Impressive Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Distressed Painted & Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror,
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A Highly Impressive Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Distressed Painted & Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror,

19th century
For Sale by Cleall Antiques
Description

A Highly impressive large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso original dist1ressed painted & gilt Louis Philippe Mirror, with original distressed mercury mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 51 cm high

1 metre 30 cm wide

7 cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA791225
Dealers Notes

We are currently offering our customers at Selling Antiques 15% discount for any of our beautiful mirrors over £500 with free delivery within the UK except Ireland and Scotland.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description
A Highly impressive large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso original dist1ressed painted & gilt Louis Philippe Mirror, with original distressed mercury mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 51 cm high

1 metre 30 cm wide

7 cm deep

Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA791225
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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Cleall Antiques

Cleall Antiques
Telephone 07831 869 955
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Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall
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A large rectangular 19th-century French Louis Philippe mirror featuring a carved gesso frame with distressed gilt decoration.
A Highly impressive large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso original distressed painted & gilt Louis Philippe Mirror,
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A large rectangular 19th-century French Louis Philippe mirror featuring a carved gesso frame with distressed gilt decoration.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis Philippe
  • MaterialGesso, Wood, Mirror Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourDistressed Gold
  • MotifsCarved gesso detail, Beaded inner border, Distressed gilding, Aged mirror plate
  • SizeH 151 cm (59 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This large antique French Louis Philippe mirror dates from 19th-century France and adopts a classical rectangular architectural profile. The construction comprises a wooden frame overlaid with sculpted gesso, finished with original distressed painted decoration, exposed aged gilding, and a beaded inner border enclosing an original mercury glass mirror plate. Visible signs of age include craquelure across the painted surface, rubbing to the gold leaf, and weathering along the lower edge of the plate. The overall dimensions measure 151 cm high, 130 cm wide, and 7 cm deep. Position this substantial wall mirror in a principal living room or hallway to add architectural presence and reflect natural light. It fits naturally above a mantelpiece in a drawing room or as a focal point against a chimney breast in a period dining space, complementing traditional interior schemes.

FAQs

Louis Philippe mirrors originated in France during the mid-19th century, characterised by clean lines, rounded upper shoulders or simple rectangular profiles, and understated moulding framed in gilt wood or gesso.

These mirrors were constructed using timber frames layered with sculpted gesso plaster, finished with hand-applied gold leaf or paint, and fitted with thick plate glass containing mercury or silver backings.

Authentic period mirrors feature timber backboards, evidence of natural oxidation or foxing on the glass plate, and visible red bole under areas where gilding has worn away naturally over time.

Positioning a large antique gilt mirror above a fireplace mantelpiece or leaning it against a neutral wall provides light reflection, textural contrast, and architectural scale within both contemporary and traditional rooms.

Clean the frame lightly using a dry, soft camel-hair brush to remove dust, avoiding water, chemical solvents, or damp cloths which can dissolve gesso and remove delicate leafing.
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