Very Large Antique Carved and Gilded Mirror 19th Century

Name: Very Large Antique Carved and Gilded Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1130563
Price: 5500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Paint, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsAcanthus leaf scrolls, Shell cresting, C-scrolls, Floral carvings
SizeH 194 cm (76 in) x W 152 cm (60 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This very large early 19th-century Italian wall mirror follows a French Chateau style, constructed from wood and gesso with gold leaf gilding, paint, and glass. The rectangular frame exhibits deep relief carving featuring shell cresting at the top and bottom, intricate acanthus leaf flourishes, C-scrolls, and floral details, accompanied by teal painted accents beneath the gilding. It measures 194 cm high, 152 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Homeowners today position a large wall mirror of this scale above a mantelpiece in a living room, dining room, or grand hallway to reflect natural light and create an impression of space. The reflective glass surface sits neatly inside the ornate gilded border, providing a functional yet decorative focal point for period-inspired interiors.

FAQs

Rococo style mirrors originated in 18th-century France and are characterised by elaborate asymmetric scrollwork, natural motifs such as acanthus leaves and shells, and gilded carved frames.

Historically, these frames were hand-carved from softwoods or hardwoods, sealed with gesso, and finished using water or oil gilding with thin layers of gold leaf alongside painted accents.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-carving marks on the timber reverse, fine cracking known as craquelure in the gesso ground, genuine leaf overlap lines, and age-related foxing in the mirror glass.

A large gilt mirror functions as a central focal point when positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece, over a hallway console table, or positioned opposite window openings to bounce natural illumination.

Dust the detailed carving with a dry, soft-bristled artist brush to prevent damaging delicate gilding or gesso, avoiding water, liquid polishes, or chemical cleaners entirely.

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

Very Large Antique Carved and Gilded Mirror