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An Exceptional Large Antique Early 19th Century French Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt & Painted Distressed Shaped Top Mirror,
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An Exceptional Large Antique Early 19th Century French Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt & Painted Distressed Shaped Top Mirror,

19th century
Sold 19 August 2025 · Cleall Antiques
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An Exceptional large Antique Early 19th Century French carved wood & gesso original gilt & painted distressed shaped top Mirror, with ornate cherub crest above and original mirror and backboards. Ideal for hanging or equally useful as a floor standing Mirror.

Measurements:

2 metres high

1 metre 17 cm wide

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA875232
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 Exceptional large Antique Early 19th Century French carved wood & gesso original gilt & painted distressed shaped top Mirror, with ornate cherub crest above and original mirror and backboards. Ideal for hanging or equally useful as a floor standing Mirror.

Measurements:

2 metres high

1 metre 17 cm wide

6 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Overmantel Mirror to the 1850s.

Height
200cm (78.74")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA875232
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
Items For Sale 195
Items Sold 3,577
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Location: Blakedene, Lyminster Road, Lyminster, Nr Arundel, West Sussex, BN17 7QF, United Kingdom
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An oversized antique French carved wood and gesso mirror featuring an original distressed gilt finish, a shaped top, and ornamental cresting.
An Exceptional large Antique Early 19th Century French carved wood & gesso original gilt & painted distressed shaped top Mirror,
Ref: SA875232
An oversized antique French carved wood and gesso mirror featuring an original distressed gilt finish, a shaped top, and ornamental cresting.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold and Cream
  • MotifsScrollwork, Crested top, Carved acanthus leaves, Distressed gesso
  • SizeH 200 cm (79 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

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A French giltwood overmantel mirror is a large decorative wall mirror traditionally designed to hang above a fireplace mantel, featuring a carved wooden frame coated in gold leaf or gesso.

These pieces typically feature hand-carved softwoods or hardwoods finished with a layer of gesso, a plaster-like mixture, which is then gilded with gold leaf or painted and distressed.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age such as foxing on the mercury or silvered glass plate, hand-carved detailing rather than cast resin, traditional joinery, and natural wear to the gesso and gilt layers.

They can be hung traditionally above a fireplace or leaned casually against a feature wall to add verticality, reflection, and historical contrast to contemporary minimalist or transitional spaces.

Preserve the fragile gesso and gilt surfaces by avoiding direct sunlight, humidity, and chemical cleaners, dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth, and refraining from touching the exposed metallic finish.
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