Name: A Delightful Good Size Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Cushion Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1087411
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 11 October 2024 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Delightful good size Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Cushion Mirror, with original bevelled mirror and backboards. Can be used landscape or portrait (slight distressing to the frame.)

Measurements:

1 metre 13 cm high

86 cm wide

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Gilt Cushion Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

113cm (44.49")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1087411

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

Measurements:

1 metre 13 cm high

86 cm wide

4 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Gilt Cushion Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

113cm (44.49")

Width

86cm (33.86")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1087411

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Cleall Antiques Profile Page

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Cleall Antiques

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 Period
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsStepped cushion moulding, Beaded inner border, Carved corner ornamentation
SizeH 113 cm (44 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A cushion mirror features a convex or sloped outer frame moulding that angles inward towards the central glass plate, a style popularised during the 17th century and revived in various forms throughout the 19th century in France.

These frames were typically constructed from carved timber, coated with layers of gesso to create a smooth surface, and finished with fine metal leaf applied over a bole base, often burnished to achieve a metallic lustre.

Authentic period pieces often show characteristic signs of age such as minor losses to the gesso, oxidisation or foxing on the original mercury or silvered glass plates, hand-carved joinery, and natural shrinkage cracks in the timber backing.

Placing a reflective gilt piece opposite a window maximises natural light, while hanging it above a modern fireplace or contemporary sideboard creates an effective contrast between historical ornamentation and clean architectural lines.

Gilt surfaces are extremely delicate and should be dusted gently with a soft, dry ostrich feather duster or microfibre cloth, strictly avoiding liquid cleaners, chemical solvents, or abrasive materials that can strip the gold leaf.