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An Exceptional Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Mirror.
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An Exceptional Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Mirror.

19th century
Description

An Exceptional large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted Mirror, with ornate crest above and original Mirror, ideal for hanging or equally useful as floor standing mirror. Some distressing in glass.

Measurements:

2 metres 27 cm high

1 metre 30 cm wide

6 cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Carved Gesso Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA848328
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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.

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Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description
An Exceptional large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted Mirror, with ornate crest above and original Mirror, ideal for hanging or equally useful as floor standing mirror. Some distressing in glass.

Measurements:

2 metres 27 cm high

1 metre 30 cm wide

6 cm deep

Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Carved Gesso Mirror to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA848328
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
Location
Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall
Verified Since Jun 2011
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Items Sold 3,564
Cleall Antiques
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Location: Blakedene, Lyminster Road, Lyminster, Nr Arundel, West Sussex, BN17 7QF, United Kingdom
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A large 19th-century French rectangular mirror featuring an off-white painted wood frame, beaded inner trim, and an ornate carved shell crest.
An Exceptional large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted Mirror.
Ref: SA848328
A large 19th-century French rectangular mirror featuring an off-white painted wood frame, beaded inner trim, and an ornate carved shell crest.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsShell cresting, Beaded moulding, Corner flourishes
  • SizeH 227 cm (89 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French mirrors of this period typically feature moulded gesso applied over a timber framework, decorated with crestings such as rocaille shells and scrollwork. Produced during the Louis Philippe and Rococo Revival periods, these pieces were designed as architectural features to reflect light within reception rooms.

These frames were constructed using a carved wood base, usually pine or oak, coated with multiple layers of gesso made from chalk and animal hide glue. Detailed ornamental motifs were moulded from gesso before paint or gilding was applied, surrounding heavy silvered or mercury glass.

Authentic 19th-century French mirrors display subtle cracking in the gesso surface, known as craquelure, along with authentic timber backboards held by historic fixings. The glass pane often exhibits faint dark spots, known as foxing, and minor distortion inherent to period plate glass manufacturing.

A large French painted mirror functions effectively when positioned above a fireplace mantel or leaning against a prominent wall in a hallway or drawing room. Combining its detailed carved crest with clean-lined contemporary furniture creates a balanced contrast between period craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust the frame gently using a dry microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush, avoiding water or liquid chemical cleaners that can dissolve historic gesso. Apply glass cleaner directly to a cloth rather than spraying the mirror pane to prevent moisture from seeping behind the frame moulding.
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