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Antique French Gilt and Gesso Mirror
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Antique French Gilt and Gesso Mirror

19th century
Sold 10 September 2025 · French Antique Company
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Description

Beautiful antique French gilt and bare gesso mirror from around 1800.

It has its lovely bare gesso and gilt frame which gives a more understated look to an entirely gilt mirror.

It has pretty floral gesso detail.

It has its original mercury glass plate which gives a wonderful sparkle.

It has all of its backboards.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
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SA1162660
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Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description
Beautiful antique French gilt and bare gesso mirror from around 1800.
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It has its lovely bare gesso and gilt frame which gives a more understated look to an entirely gilt mirror.
French Antique Company

It has pretty floral gesso detail.

It has its original mercury glass plate which gives a wonderful sparkle.

It has all of its backboards.

Date of Manufacture

French Antique Company has dated this Antique French Gilt Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162660
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the French Antique Company Profile Page

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French Antique Company

French Antique Company
Telephone 07899 864960
Location
Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany
Verified Since Oct 2019
Items For Sale 21
Items Sold 697
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An upright antique French wall mirror features an arched wooden frame adorned with gilded gesso ornamentation and floral motifs.
Antique French gilt and gesso mirror
Ref: SA1162660
An upright antique French wall mirror features an arched wooden frame adorned with gilded gesso ornamentation and floral motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, C-scroll moulding, Arched pediment, Gilded relief
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 80 cm (31 in)

FAQs

French gilt mirrors from the 18th and 19th centuries typically reflect neoclassical or rococo design movements, characterised by intricate hand-carved wooden frames coated in gesso and gold leaf.

Authentic period pieces are constructed from solid timber frames, layered with gesso to create relief ornamentation, and finished with metallic leafing such as gold or silver leaf.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the hand-carved joinery, the presence of aged mercury or degraded silvering on the glass plate, and the natural craquelure within the gesso layer.

Positioning the mirror above a contemporary minimalist fireplace or leaning it against a plain wall creates a striking juxtaposition between historical ornamentation and clean modern lines.

Dust the frame gently with a soft, dry ostrich feather duster and avoid liquid cleaning agents entirely, as moisture can lift the delicate gesso and gold leaf surface.
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