French Carved Painted Mirror 19th Century

Name: An Exceptional Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Ribbed Framed Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA915921
Price: 2495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Neoclassical
MaterialCarved Wood, Gesso, Glass
ColourOff White
MotifsRibbed frame, Ribbon bow crest, Floral swags, Fluted moulding
SizeH 203 cm (80 in) x W 121 cm (48 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This large French Neoclassical wall mirror dates from 19th-century France and adopts a French Chateau design style. The piece comprises an off-white painted wood and gesso frame decorated with an ornate ribbon bow crest, carved floral swags, fluted vertical moulding, and a ribbed design, housing an original distressed mercury mirror plate. Signs of age include visible surface wear and distressing across the painted finish and the glass. Standing at 203 cm high, 121 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the mirror is proportioned for hanging on a wall or for use as a floor-standing mirror. In a modern interior, this large mirror suits placement in a grand hallway, living room, bedroom, or stairway landing to reflect light and expand the sense of space. The neutral off-white palette coordinates easily with various interior schemes while adding a traditional antique aesthetic to the room.

FAQs

Neoclassical French mirrors from the 19th century feature symmetrical proportions, linear fluting, and classical motifs such as ribbon bow crests, floral swags, and leaf detailing inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture.

These mirrors were constructed using hand-carved timber frames coated with a fine layer of gesso, which enabled detailed moulding before receiving paint or gilt finishes over silvered glass panels.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display natural age-related cracking in the gesso layer known as craquelure, original wooden backboards, natural oxidisation on the glass silvering, and evidence of hand-carved joinery.

Position a large French mirror resting against a prominent wall or mounted above a console table to reflect natural light, create architectural depth, and contrast clean contemporary furniture lines with carved textures.

Clean the glass panel with a lightly dampened cloth, taking care not to let moisture seep into the frame edge, and clean the carved gesso using a soft dry brush to remove dust without disturbing delicate painted surfaces.

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