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Large Antique Italian 18th Century Gilt Wood Mirror

19th century
Sold 21 September 2026 · Marylebone Antiques
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An exceptionally beautiful and very large antique Italian 18th century gilt wood mirror, dating from around the 1780-1800 period.

It is a very impressive size, and of incredibly high quality, the frame is carved from solid wood and has incredibly beautiful details depicting grapes and vine leaves. This would have been designed as an overmantel mirror for a room with very high ceilings, but it is equally useful as a floor standing mirror.

We have had the gilt wood frame revived and restored by a master gilder, the solid plinth base has been replaced, it was copied exactly as the original was, it’s made from stained solid oak. There is some incredibly minor wear and spotting to the silvered backing of the mirror. Overall this is in superb condition for its age.

Width – 66 inches , 168 cm

Depth – 7 inches , 18 cm

Height – 82 inches , 208 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Wood Mirror to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192997
Dealers Internal Reference
11917
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Description
An exceptionally beautiful and very large antique Italian 18th century gilt wood mirror, dating from around the 1780-1800 period.
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It is a very impressive size, and of incredibly high quality, the frame is carved from solid wood and has incredibly beautiful details depicting grapes and vine leaves.
Marylebone Antiques

This would have been designed as an overmantel mirror for a room with very high ceilings, but it is equally useful as a floor standing mirror.

fig 1. An 18th-century Italian giltwood wall mirror featuring a deeply carved frame ornamented with grapevine and leaf motifs surrounding an arched central glass panel.
fig 1. Large Antique Italian 18th Century Gilt Wood Mirror

We have had the gilt wood frame revived and restored by a master gilder, the solid plinth base has been replaced, it was copied exactly as the original was, it’s made from stained solid oak. There is some incredibly minor wear and spotting to the silvered backing of the mirror. Overall this is in superb condition for its age.

Width – 66 inches , 168 cm

Depth – 7 inches , 18 cm

Height – 82 inches , 208 cm

Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Gilt Wood Mirror to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1192997
Dealers Internal Ref
11917
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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Archive I An 18th-century Italian giltwood wall mirror featuring a deeply carved frame ornamented with grapevine and leaf motifs surrounding an arched central glass panel. SOLD21 SEP 26

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An 18th-century Italian giltwood wall mirror featuring a deeply carved frame ornamented with grapevine and leaf motifs surrounding an arched central glass panel.
Large Antique Italian 18th Century Gilt Wood Mirror
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleItalian Baroque
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsGrapevine carving, Arched frame, Leaf motif, Gilt ornamentation
  • SizeH 208 cm (82 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This large antique Italian 18th century wall mirror belongs to the Italian Baroque style, dating from around 1800. The construction comprises solid wood, gesso, and glass, finished in a bright gold giltwood with minor wear and spotting visible on the silvered backing. The deeply carved frame displays an arched upper profile decorated with intricate grapevine and leaf motifs, along with lateral protruding vine carvings and a central top finial grouping. A newly replaced stained solid oak plinth base supports the entire assembly. Measuring 208 cm high, 168 cm wide, and 18 cm deep, this substantial piece suits placement above a mantelpiece in a room with high ceilings, or alternatively functions as a floor-standing mirror in a hallway or bedroom.

FAQs

Eighteenth-century Italian giltwood mirrors are defined by elaborate hand-carved timber frames coated in gesso and gold leaf, frequently featuring organic vine motifs, scrolling acanthus leaves, and arched silhouettes influenced by Baroque and Rococo design.

Carvers constructed these frames from softwoods such as pine or lime, applying a plaster-based gesso foundation followed by a bole clay layer to receive thin sheets of water-gilded gold leaf.

Authentic period examples demonstrate traditional wood joinery, subtle shrinkage lines in the gesso, gentle wear revealing the reddish bole clay beneath the gold leaf, and slight imperfections or oxidation in the original glass plate.

Positioning an ornate gilded mirror above a contemporary sideboard or minimalist fireplace creates a refined focal point that balances historic craft with clean architectural lines.

Dust the detailed carving gently using a dry, soft-bristled artist brush or microfibre cloth, keeping moisture and liquid cleaners away from the water-sensitive gesso and gold leaf layer.
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