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An Exceptional Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Mirror.
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An Exceptional Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Gilt Mirror.

19th century
Sold 5 August 2025 · Cleall Antiques
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Description

An Exceptional large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Mirror, with ornate crest above ideal to use as an Overmantle Mirror or free hanging mirror.

Measurements:

1 metre 47 cm high

1 metre 28 cm wide

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1127286
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
An Exceptional large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Mirror, with ornate crest above ideal to use as an Overmantle Mirror or free hanging mirror.

Measurements:

1 metre 47 cm high

1 metre 28 cm wide

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127286
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

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

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Archive I A large rectangular 19th-century French wall mirror featuring a carved wooden and gesso frame with gold leaf finish and an ornate foliate cresting at the top centre. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Cleall Antiques

Cleall Antiques
Telephone 07831 869 955
Location
Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall
Verified Since Jun 2011
Items For Sale 195
Items Sold 3,577
Cleall Antiques
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Location: Blakedene, Lyminster Road, Lyminster, Nr Arundel, West Sussex, BN17 7QF, United Kingdom
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A large rectangular 19th-century French wall mirror featuring a carved wooden and gesso frame with gold leaf finish and an ornate foliate cresting at the top centre.
An Exceptional large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso gilt Mirror.
Ref: SA1127286
A large rectangular 19th-century French wall mirror featuring a carved wooden and gesso frame with gold leaf finish and an ornate foliate cresting at the top centre.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFoliate crest, Beaded moulding, Corner cartouches
  • SizeH 147 cm (58 in) x W 128 cm (50 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Nineteenth-century French mirrors frequently incorporated neoclassical or Louis-inspired motifs, characterised by intricate hand-carved wooden frames finished with layered gesso and gold leaf.

These pieces typically feature a solid timber base, such as pine or oak, coated in a fine chalk and glue gesso mixture, then meticulously water-gilded or oil-gilded with metallic leaf.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-carved detailing with minor tool inconsistencies, aged gesso showing craquelure or underlying bole (often red clay), and traditional mercury or early silvered glass panels with oxidisation spots.

Pairing a heavily ornamented gilded frame with minimalist, clean-lined modern furniture creates a striking focal point, balancing historic craftsmanship with contemporary spatial design.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding all liquid cleaners, chemical solvents, or abrasive materials that can permanently strip the delicate gold leaf and gesso layers.
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