Antique French Gilt Mirror 19th Century

Name: A Fabulous Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA799302
Price: 1295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
Style19th Century French
MaterialCarved Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Mirror Glass
ColourGold
MotifsCherub frieze, Scroll cresting, Beaded moulding, Foliate carvings
SizeH 170 cm (67 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This large wall mirror originates from nineteenth-century France and adopts the French chateau style. The tall frame is constructed from carved wood and gesso finished in a rich gold leaf, complete with an original bevelled mercury mirror plate and timber backboards behind. Ornate decorations comprise an elaborate scroll cresting at the top, a detailed relief frieze panel depicting cherubs, beaded mouldings, and delicate foliate carvings down the sides. The physical dimensions measure 170 cm high, 89 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this imposing decorative piece works effectively when positioned above a living room mantelpiece or mounted on a hallway wall to reflect light and expand spatial depth.

FAQs

A 19th-century French gilt mirror typically features a timber frame coated with gesso, adorned with hand-carved decorative relief elements, and finished with gold leaf. These mirrors were commonly designed as pier or overmantel mirrors to maximize natural light reflectance in formal rooms.

These mirrors were constructed using carved solid wood frames layered with plaster-based gesso, which was carved or moulded before gold leaf gilding was applied. The mirrored section consists of hand-cut glass set securely within the decorative border.

Authentic period mirrors frequently display natural age-related craquelure in the gesso surface, reddish clay bole visible beneath worn gold leaf, and hand-fitted timber backing boards secured with historical fixings.

A large gilt mirror can be placed above a fireplace mantelpiece or leaned against a structural wall to create a focal point, reflecting ambient light and enhancing room proportions in contemporary spaces.

Clean the glass surface gently with a damp microfibre cloth, ensuring liquids do not contact the gilded frame. Dust the gesso and gold leaf using a dry, soft bristle brush, avoiding water or chemical polish that could detach fragile gilding.

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