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A Decorative 19th Century French Trumeau Mirror
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A Decorative 19th Century French Trumeau Mirror

19th century
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A Decorative 19th century French Trumeau Mirror

Code: C2766

Dimensions:H: 150cm (59.1")W: 104cm (40.9")D: 6cm (2.4")

£985.00

Approx $1320.38, €1137.41

A highly decorative and unusual 19th century French trumeau mirror featuring a charming hand-painted maritime scene set within an elegant gilt stucco frame. The upper panel displays an oil painting of a coastal harbour view with sailing vessels, figures on the shoreline and classical architectural elements in the background, beautifully capturing the romantic spirit of traditional maritime art.

The painting is enclosed within an ornate Rococo-style gilt surround with scrolling foliate decoration, which sits above the rectangular mirror plate. The mirror itself is framed by further carved and gilded detailing, all mounted on the original painted wooden backing board with a moulded cornice to the top.

Trumeau mirrors such as this were traditionally placed above fireplaces or between windows in French interiors, where they provided both decorative interest and reflected light around a room. The combination of painted panel and mirror makes these pieces particularly attractive and highly sought after for both period and contemporary interiors.

Dating from the 19th century, this example retains a lovely mellow patina with minor age-related wear consistent with its age, adding to its authentic character and charm.

A striking decorative piece ideal for a hallway, sitting room or bedroom.

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this French Trumeau Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1201659
Dealers Internal Reference
C2766
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Description
A Decorative 19th century French Trumeau Mirror

Code: C2766

Dimensions:H: 150cm (59.1")W: 104cm (40.9")D: 6cm (2.4")

£985.00

Approx $1320.38, €1137.41

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A highly decorative and unusual 19th century French trumeau mirror featuring a charming hand-painted maritime scene set within an elegant gilt stucco frame.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The upper panel displays an oil painting of a coastal harbour view with sailing vessels, figures on the shoreline and classical architectural elements in the background, beautifully capturing the romantic spirit of traditional maritime art.

fig 1. A tall rectangular nineteenth-century French trumeau wall mirror featuring an off-white painted frame, a maritime scene painting within a gilded scrollwork frame, and a rectangular mirror plate below.
fig 1. A Decorative 19th Century French Trumeau Mirror

The painting is enclosed within an ornate Rococo-style gilt surround with scrolling foliate decoration, which sits above the rectangular mirror plate. The mirror itself is framed by further carved and gilded detailing, all mounted on the original painted wooden backing board with a moulded cornice to the top.

fig 2. A tall rectangular nineteenth-century French trumeau wall mirror featuring an off-white painted frame, a maritime scene painting within a gilded scrollwork frame, and a rectangular mirror plate below.
fig 2. A Decorative 19th Century French Trumeau Mirror

Trumeau mirrors such as this were traditionally placed above fireplaces or between windows in French interiors, where they provided both decorative interest and reflected light around a room. The combination of painted panel and mirror makes these pieces particularly attractive and highly sought after for both period and contemporary interiors.

fig 3. A tall rectangular nineteenth-century French trumeau wall mirror featuring an off-white painted frame, a maritime scene painting within a gilded scrollwork frame, and a rectangular mirror plate below.
fig 3. A Decorative 19th Century French Trumeau Mirror

Dating from the 19th century, this example retains a lovely mellow patina with minor age-related wear consistent with its age, adding to its authentic character and charm.

A striking decorative piece ideal for a hallway, sitting room or bedroom.

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this French Trumeau Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201659
Dealers Internal Ref
C2766
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
Dealer Profile

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Archive I A tall rectangular nineteenth-century French trumeau wall mirror featuring an off-white painted frame, a maritime scene painting within a gilded scrollwork frame, and a rectangular mirror plate below.

A Decorative 19th Century French Trumeau Mirror

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A tall rectangular nineteenth-century French trumeau wall mirror featuring an off-white painted frame, a maritime scene painting within a gilded scrollwork frame, and a rectangular mirror plate below.
A Decorative 19th century French Trumeau Mirror
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Giltwood, Glass, Canvas
  • ColourOff-White and Gold
  • MotifsRococo mouldings, Gilded frame, Maritime painted panel, Foliate cresting
  • SizeH 150 cm (59 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century French trumeau mirror dates from the 19th Century and belongs to the 19th Century French style. Constructed from painted wood, giltwood, glass, and canvas, it is finished in an off-white and gold colour scheme. The rectangular wall mirror incorporates an oil painting of a coastal harbour scene with sailing vessels and figures, set inside an ornate Rococo-style gilt surround with scrolling foliate decoration, a carved and gilded mirror frame, a moulded cornice at the top, and two small hanging loops on the lower edge. The wall mirror measures 150 cm high, 104 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Traditionally designed to hang above the mantel in a sitting room, bedroom, or hallway, this piece serves as both a functional mirror and decorative wall art. It functions well in traditional and contemporary interior schemes above a fireplace or on a feature wall, reflecting light around living spaces while displaying classical artwork within period surroundings.

FAQs

Originating in eighteenth-century France, the trumeau mirror was created to adorn the wooden wall panel spaces, or trumeaux, situated between windows or directly above fireplace mantels. These decorative units combined glass mirror plates with oil-painted canvas or carved wooden panels within unified architectural moulding frames.

Traditional French trumeau mirrors are constructed using painted softwood or hardwood backings, decorative carved gesso and giltwood frames, mercury or silvered glass mirror plates, and oil paintings executed on canvas or timber panels.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display evidence of age on the reverse timber joinery, natural oxidisation or foxing to the glass silvering, and subtle wear or craquelure across the painted and gilded surfaces.

A trumeau mirror is typically positioned above a fireplace mantel piece, console table, or hallway sideboard to establish a central focal point and enhance vertical proportions within traditional or eclectic interior spaces.

Maintain painted and gilded trumeau mirrors by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth or soft brush. Avoid liquid cleaners or solvents on giltwood and painted panels, and ensure the piece is positioned away from direct heat sources and high humidity.
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