Name: An Impressive Good Size Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt Etched Framed Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA799538
Price: 550 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 15 December 2024 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

An Impressive good size Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso original gilt etched framed Mirror, with oval mercury mirror and backboards, can be used landscape or portrait.

Measurements:

56 cm high

51 cm wide

3 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

56cm (22.05")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA799538

Dealers Notes

We are offering Pay day offer 15% off one mirror and 20% off the second mirror for a limited time only including Free Delivery within the UK for mirrors over £500.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description

An Impressive good size Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso original gilt etched framed Mirror, with oval mercury mirror and backboards, can be used landscape or portrait.

Measurements:

56 cm high

51 cm wide

3 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

56cm (22.05")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA799538

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Cleall Antiques Profile Page

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Cleall Antiques

Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass, Gold Leaf
ColourGold
MotifsEtched floral corners, Beaded inner moulding, Inset oval glass
SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French mirrors frequently showcase intricate craftsmanship, utilising carved wood or composition gesso gilded with gold leaf. These pieces were central to interior ornamentation in Parisian salons and bourgeois homes, often reflecting classical motifs and refined proportions.

Authentic period pieces typically feature a base of pine, oak, or fruitwood, layered with gesso to create sculptural reliefs. The surface is then water-gilded or oil-gilded with genuine metal leaf, housing hand-silvered glass secured with traditional wooden backing boards and handmade fixings.

Authentication involves examining the mirror plate for foxing, subtle bubbles, and silver oxidisation consistent with age. Additionally, inspect the frame joints, backboards, and hand-applied gesso for shrinkage cracks, tool marks, and historical wear patterns that modern manufacturing cannot replicate.

An antique mirror serves as a striking focal point when contrasted against minimalist modern walls, or placed above a contemporary console table to bridge historic charm with current design trends. Its reflective surface enhances natural light and adds depth to living rooms, hallways, or bedrooms.

Preserve fragile gesso and gold leaf by dusting gently with a soft, dry brush, avoiding all chemical cleaning agents and excessive moisture. Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels to prevent the wood substrate from expanding or contracting, which can cause the gesso to crack.