Sold 29 December 2025 · French Antique Company

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Description

Dimensions:W: 80cm (31.5")H: 111cm (43.7")

19th century French Louis Philippe mirror.

It dates from the mid 1800s.

It has its understated bare gesso and gilt frame with beautiful original glass with no scratches.

It has all its original backboards.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

111cm (43.70")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1181302

Dealers Internal Reference

11110

Dealers Notes

Delivery £65 to most of mainland UK using a trusted, specialist antiques courier.

Description

Dimensions:W: 80cm (31.5")H: 111cm (43.7")

19th century French Louis Philippe mirror.

It dates from the mid 1800s.

It has its understated bare gesso and gilt frame with beautiful original glass with no scratches.

It has all its original backboards.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

111cm (43.70")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1181302

Dealers Internal Ref

11110

About the Dealer

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

Telephone 07899 864960

Location

Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany

Verified Since Oct 2019

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
ColourGold and Cream
MotifsRounded top corners, Beaded inner moulding, Gilt and gesso finish, Swept wooden frame
SizeH 111 cm (44 in) x W 80 cm (31 in)

FAQs

The Louis Philippe style emerged in France during the reign of King Louis-Philippe in the mid-19th century, characterised by understated elegance, softened architectural lines, and rounded upper corners, marking a transition away from the heavy ornamentation of the Restoration period.

These pieces are typically constructed from a wooden frame, often pine or fruitwood, layered with gessoa mixture of plaster and binderwhich is then water-gilt or oil-gilt with thin sheets of gold leaf, frequently accompanied by original mercury glass plates.

Authentic examples often feature hand-carved joinery at the corners, heavy patination on the original mercury or silvered glass plate, and a pine backing secured with hand-cut nails or traditional wood screws.

Lean the piece casually against a living room or bedroom wall to create a sense of height and reflect natural light, contrasting the ornate metallic frame with minimalist modern furnishings for a balanced aesthetic.

Dust the frame gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding any chemical cleaning agents, water, or abrasive materials that can strip the delicate gold leaf and historical gesso surface.