Antique French Bistro Mirror 19th Century

Name: A Wonderful Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Bistro Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA884426
Price: 650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A tall and narrow 19th-century French bistro mirror featuring a slender carved wood and painted gesso frame with patinated mirror glass.

A Wonderful large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted Bistro Mirror.

Ref: SA884426

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourOff-White
MotifsNarrow rectangular frame, Painted gesso finish, Foxed mirror glass, Carved wood moulding
SizeH 139 cm (55 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This large antique French bistro mirror dates from the nineteenth century in the French Chateau style. The piece consists of a carved wood moulding frame finished in an off-white painted gesso, enclosing a foxed mirror glass with original distressed backboards. Visible details include a narrow rectangular frame with a patinated surface and signs of age across the glass plate. The dimensions measure 139 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. In a modern interior, this versatile wall mirror fits into a narrow wall space either hung portrait or landscape. It suits a hallway, bedroom, or living room as a decorative accent piece that reflects light while adding period character.

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A French bistro mirror is a tall, slender wall or leaning mirror produced in France during the nineteenth century, originally created to maximize light and spatial perception in commercial cafes and residential spaces.

These mirrors were constructed using timber frames coated with gesso plaster, which was carved or moulded before being painted or gilded, combined with mercury or early silvered glass.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural craquelure across the gesso finish, subtle oxidisation or foxing within the glass mirror plate, and hand-cut timber backing boards.

Position the mirror leaning against a narrow hallway wall, beside an entrance door, or situated between two windows to reflect natural sunlight and enlarge the surrounding space.

Dust the painted gesso frame gently with a dry microfibre cloth or soft brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or harsh chemicals that could dissolve the delicate plaster coating.

Cleall Antiques

A Wonderful Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Bistro Mirror.

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