Stunning 19th C original painted French mirror, lovely foxed mirror plate. 1860

Reference: 6214

Dimensions

44 inches (112 cms) Wide

4.5 inches (11 cms) Deep

51 inches (130 cms) High

Physical Dimensions

Height

130cm (51.18")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique French Painted Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA953938

Dealers Internal Reference

6214

Description

Stunning 19th C original painted French mirror, lovely foxed mirror plate. 1860

Reference: 6214

Dimensions

44 inches (112 cms) Wide

4.5 inches (11 cms) Deep

51 inches (130 cms) High

Physical Dimensions

Height

130cm (51.18")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique French Painted Mirror to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA953938

Dealers Internal Ref

6214

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Arcadia Antiques

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Arcadia Antiques

Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923

Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia

Verified Since Jun 2009

Items For Sale 680

Items Sold 6,131

Arcadia Antiques

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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia

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French Neoclassical mirrors typically feature symmetrical architectural elements inspired by Greco-Roman design, including fluted pilasters, carved capitals, and straight structural lines combined with refined gilded details.

These mirrors were constructed using hand-carved solid timber frames coated with gesso, hand-applied gold leaf, water-based paint, and mercury-backed silvered mirror glass.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural paint patination, layered wear showing underlying gesso or wood, hand-cut joinery on the backboard, and age-related foxing on the glass plate.

Large architectural mirrors are frequently placed above fire surrounds or sideboards to anchor a room, draw natural light, and create focal visual weight in both traditional and contemporary settings.

Frames should be kept in stable humidity away from direct heat sources, dusted gently with a soft dry brush, and cleaned without applying moisture or chemical solvents to the painted or gilded surfaces.