Sold 10 March 2026 · French Antique Company

This “Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror” found a buyer.

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Description

19th century French gilt Louis Philippe mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from the mid 1800s.

It has its lovely real gilt (gold leaf) on gesso frame with no chips and its beautiful original glass and backboards.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

82cm (32.28")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1198102

Dealers Internal Reference

11153

Dealers Notes

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

Description

19th century French gilt Louis Philippe mirror in excellent condition.

It dates from the mid 1800s.

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It has its lovely real gilt (gold leaf) on gesso frame with no chips and its beautiful original glass and backboards.

French Antique Company

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

82cm (32.28")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1198102

Dealers Internal Ref

11153

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
MotifsRounded top corners, Ogee moulding profile, Distressed gold leaf finish
SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

A Louis Philippe mirror originates from the mid-19th century French period, characterised by a simple yet elegant frame, typically featuring rounded upper corners and a gentle ogee moulding profile.

These mirrors are typically constructed from a wooden base, such as pine or oak, covered in gesso and finished with gold leaf applied by hand, often referred to as giltwood.

Authentic pieces generally display signs of age such as foxing on the mercury glass, hand-carved or layered gesso construction, and traditional joinery on the reverse wooden backing.

Placing a gilt mirror above a contemporary minimalist fireplace or leaning it against a plain painted wall creates a sophisticated contrast between historic texture and modern simplicity.

Dust the gilt frame gently with a dry, soft brush and clean the glass using a lint-free cloth with a mild glass cleaner, taking care to avoid spraying liquid directly onto the fragile gilded surface.