Large 19th Century French Carved Gilt-framed Wall / Overmantel Mirror

Name: Large 19th Century French Carved Gilt-framed Wall / Overmantel Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA989137
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

An impressive and extremely large early 19th century French gilt framed Wall or Overmantel Mirror, ornately carved and with original makers label verso indicating it was made by L.H. Petit (Paris) founded 1799.

The original one-piece mirror plate is in excellent condition with no signs of fogging or patching. Square shaped at the base and domed at the top. The frame features heavy and ornate carving to the dome top, with a coat of arms front and centre and floral swags to either side. The rest of the surrounding frame features carved and gilded 'Acanthus' leaves and berries with crossed ribbon pattern.

Dimensions: Height: 81 inches (206 cm). Width: 51 inches (130 cm). Depth (max): 9.5 inches (24 cm).

Maker: L.H. Petit (Paris), established in 1799 operated from the famous Dépôt de Glaces de St Gobain, in Rue St Denis, between La Rue du Cairo and la Rue Reaumur. Makers of luxury mirrors.

Physical Dimensions

Height

206cm (81.10")

Width

130cm (51.18")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA989137

Dealers Internal Reference

1381/Q

Dealers Notes

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Description

The original one-piece mirror plate is in excellent condition with no signs of fogging or patching. Square shaped at the base and domed at the top.

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The frame features heavy and ornate carving to the dome top, with a coat of arms front and centre and floral swags to either side.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The rest of the surrounding frame features carved and gilded 'Acanthus' leaves and berries with crossed ribbon pattern.

fig 1. LARGE 19th century French carved gilt-framed Wall / Overmantel Mirror — fig 1. Large 19th Century French Carved Gilt-framed Wall / Overmantel Mirror

Dimensions: Height: 81 inches (206 cm). Width: 51 inches (130 cm). Depth (max): 9.5 inches (24 cm).

Maker: L.H. Petit (Paris), established in 1799 operated from the famous Dépôt de Glaces de St Gobain, in Rue St Denis, between La Rue du Cairo and la Rue Reaumur. Makers of luxury mirrors.