Name: Superb Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt Louis Philippe Overmantle Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA914132
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 7 November 2024 · Cleall Antiques

This “Superb Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt Louis Philippe Overmantle Mirror” found a buyer.

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Description

A Superb large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso original gilt Louis Philippe Overmantle Mirror, with ornate flowered frame and original mercury mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 38 cm high

86 cm wide

7 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

138cm (54.33")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA914132

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

A Superb large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso original gilt Louis Philippe Overmantle Mirror, with ornate flowered frame and original mercury mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 38 cm high

86 cm wide

7 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

138cm (54.33")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA914132

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

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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 Louis Philippe
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsRounded top corners, Gilded gesso moulding, Floral scrollwork crest, Beaded inner border
SizeH 138 cm (54 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

The Louis Philippe style emerged in France during the mid-19th century, characterised by understated elegance, subtle curved top corners, and simpler moulding compared to the ornate Rococo or Baroque periods.

Traditional construction typically involves a carved wooden base frame coated with gessoa mixture of plaster and binderupon which thin sheets of gold leaf or metal leaf are applied by hand.

Authentic pieces often exhibit age-related characteristics such as foxing on the original mercury or silvered glass plate, hand-applied gesso crackling, and tongue-and-mortise joinery visible on the reverse pine or oak backing boards.

Placing a large gilded mirror directly above a fireplace mantel or leaning it casually against a living room wall adds verticality, reflects natural light, and introduces a historical contrast to minimalist modern furnishings.

Gilded gesso surfaces are extremely delicate and sensitive to moisture; they should be dusted gently with a dry, soft ostrich feather duster and kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity.