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French Large Chateau Mirror.
Deja Vu St Leonards
for sale €2,106     $2,286
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French Large Chateau Mirror.

19th century
Description

French Large Chateau Mirror.

A large mirror from a paneled drawing room.

Suitable for floor standing or over mantle.

Dated from circa 1880 very splendid.

Physical Dimensions
Height
192cm (75.59")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA975994
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St Leonards on sea

East Sussex

TN38 0EG

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Description
French Large Chateau Mirror.

A large mirror from a paneled drawing room.

Suitable for floor standing or over mantle.

Dated from circa 1880 very splendid.

Height
192cm (75.59")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this French Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA975994
Deja Vu St Leonards
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2019
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Deja Vu St Leonards Profile Page

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A large rectangular French giltwood wall mirror featuring an arched inner frame with floral cresting and carved decorative borders.
French Large Chateau Mirror.
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A French chateau mirror is a large-scale decorative mirror originating from 18th and 19th-century France, designed for grand residence interiors. They typically feature carved wooden frames covered in gesso and gold leaf, often adorned with elaborate cresting, floral garlands, and arched upper profiles.

These mirror frames were constructed from carved pine or lime wood, coated with layers of gesso plaster, and finished with gold leaf applied using water gilding or oil gilding techniques. The mirror plate itself was historically made from mercury-gilded or silvered glass.

Authentic period pieces often show red or grey clay bole under layer where gold leaf has worn away naturally. Look for hand-carved wood backing boards, subtle craquelure in the gesso plaster, and natural oxidisation or foxing spots on the original mirror glass.

Position the mirror above a fireplace mantelpiece or console table to create an architectural focal point and maximize light reflection. Alternatively, lean large floor-standing examples against a neutral wall to add texture and historical contrast within a contemporary space.

Dust giltwood surfaces gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfiber duster, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that can dissolve water-gilded gold leaf. Clean the mirror glass carefully by applying glass cleaner to a cloth first rather than spraying direct onto the mirror surface.
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