Name: A Superb Good Size Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt Oval Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1094320
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 9 April 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Superb Good Size Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso original Gilt Oval Mirror, with ornate crest above and original bevelled mirror and backboards. ( Some minor repairs to the crest ).

Measurements :

1 metre 8 cm high

69 cm wide

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Oval Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

108cm (42.52")

Width

69cm (27.17")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1094320

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

A Superb Good Size Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso original Gilt Oval Mirror, with ornate crest above and original bevelled mirror and backboards. ( Some minor repairs to the crest ).

Measurements :

1 metre 8 cm high

69 cm wide

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Oval Mirror to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

108cm (42.52")

Width

69cm (27.17")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1094320

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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Verified Since Jun 2011

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsCrested top, Scrollwork, Beaded moulding, Acanthus leaf
SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French mirrors often drew inspiration from earlier Louis XIV, XV, and XVI periods, featuring elaborate hand-carved wooden frames finished with layered gesso and gold leaf or gilt paint.

These pieces typically comprise a carved softwood or hardwood base covered in a fine layer of gesso, which is then moulded with decorative motifs and gilded with metallic leaf or liquid gold.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-carved details with minor imperfections, aged mercury or silvered mirror plates showing foxing, and dry, crackled gesso over historic timber frames.

Pairing an ornate gold frame with minimalist modern furniture creates a striking contrast, while hanging it above a contemporary sideboard or fireplace adds immediate architectural interest and reflects natural light.

Dust the frame gently with a soft, dry brush and avoid using chemical cleaners or water on the gilded surfaces to prevent flaking of the delicate gesso and gold leaf layers.