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Antique French Gilt and Bare Gesso Louis Philippe Mirror
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Antique French Gilt and Bare Gesso Louis Philippe Mirror

19th century
Sold 10 January 2026 · French Antique Company
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Description

Large antique French worn gilt and bare gesso mirror.

This would be the perfect leaner mirror or overmantel.

It dates from around 1860.

It has its beautiful worn real gilt on gesso frame with the reddish bole and bare gesso showing though. This is underneath all real gilt on gesso mirrors. This is a lovely more understated and relaxed look to a completely gilt mirror.

It has its original glass in fantastic condition.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1184988
Dealers Internal Reference
11132
Dealers Notes

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

Description
Large antique French worn gilt and bare gesso mirror.

This would be the perfect leaner mirror or overmantel.

It dates from around 1860.

“
It has its beautiful worn real gilt on gesso frame with the reddish bole and bare gesso showing though.
French Antique Company

This is underneath all real gilt on gesso mirrors. This is a lovely more understated and relaxed look to a completely gilt mirror.

It has its original glass in fantastic condition.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1184988
Dealers Internal Ref
11132
French Antique Company
French Antique Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Specialising in french antique mirrors and chandeliers.

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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
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Hove
East Sussex
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchantiquecompany
Verified Since Oct 2019
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An antique Louis Philippe mirror featuring a tall rectangular wooden frame with rounded top corners, a distressed gilt finish, and exposed gesso.
Antique French gilt and bare gesso Louis Philippe mirror
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An antique Louis Philippe mirror featuring a tall rectangular wooden frame with rounded top corners, a distressed gilt finish, and exposed gesso.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRounded top corners, Beaded inner border, Distressed gilt finish
  • SizeH 184 cm (72 in) x W 114 cm (45 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

The Louis Philippe style emerged in France during the mid-19th century, characterised by subdued classical proportions, clean lines, and softly rounded upper corners, often featuring understated ornamentation compared to earlier extravagant periods.

These frames are traditionally constructed from pine or fruitwood, layered with gesso, and finished with gold leaf or metallic paint, frequently enclosing mercury glass plates with hand-beveled edges.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-related characteristics such as foxing and oxidation on the mirror plate, hand-carved joinery at the corners, and traditional red bole showing through worn areas of the gesso.

Leaning a large-scale version against a neutral wall creates a sense of height and light, balancing minimalist modern furniture with historic texture and warmth.

Dust the frame gently with a soft, dry cloth and clean the glass using a non-ammonia solution applied to a cloth rather than directly to the mirror to protect the sensitive antique backing.
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