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Spanish Carved and Gilded Mirror
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Spanish Carved and Gilded Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Early 19th C Spanish carved and gilded wooden mirror. 1820.

Reference: 7125

Dimensions

23 inches (58 cms) Wide

3 inches (8 cms) Deep

26.5 inches (67 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Spanish Carved Gilded Mirror to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA852856
Dealers Internal Reference
7125
Description
Early 19th C Spanish carved and gilded wooden mirror. 1820.

Reference: 7125

Dimensions

23 inches (58 cms) Wide

3 inches (8 cms) Deep

26.5 inches (67 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Spanish Carved Gilded Mirror to the 19th Century.

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA852856
Dealers Internal Ref
7125
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An antique Spanish wall mirror featuring an intricate openwork carved wooden frame with a weathered gold finish and distressed mirror glass.
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Archive I An antique Spanish wall mirror featuring an intricate openwork carved wooden frame with a weathered gold finish and distressed mirror glass.

Spanish Carved and Gilded Mirror

Archive II An antique Spanish wall mirror featuring an intricate openwork carved wooden frame with a weathered gold finish and distressed mirror glass. View II
Archive III An antique Spanish wall mirror featuring an intricate openwork carved wooden frame with a weathered gold finish and distressed mirror glass. View III
Archive IV An antique Spanish wall mirror featuring an intricate openwork carved wooden frame with a weathered gold finish and distressed mirror glass. View IV
Archive V An antique Spanish wall mirror featuring an intricate openwork carved wooden frame with a weathered gold finish and distressed mirror glass. View V
Archive VI An antique Spanish wall mirror featuring an intricate openwork carved wooden frame with a weathered gold finish and distressed mirror glass. View VI
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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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An antique Spanish wall mirror featuring an intricate openwork carved wooden frame with a weathered gold finish and distressed mirror glass.
Spanish Carved and Gilded Mirror
Ref: SA852856
An antique Spanish wall mirror featuring an intricate openwork carved wooden frame with a weathered gold finish and distressed mirror glass.
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  • ObjectMirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSpanish Baroque
  • MaterialWood, Gold Leaf, Mirror Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaves, Scrollwork, Openwork carving, Beaded inner border
  • SizeH 67 cm (26 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This early 19th-century Spanish mirror exemplifies the Spanish Baroque style, constructed from wood, gold leaf, and mirror glass. The frame has a weathered gold finish and displays intricate openwork carved wooden decoration featuring acanthus leaves and scrollwork. A beaded inner border frames the distressed mirror glass, while a loop hanger sits at the top. The measurements are 67 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Placement suits a narrow wall space in an interior designed with a French Chateau aesthetic. The piece hangs in a hallway, bedroom, or living area to reflect light and provide traditional wall decoration. The visible distressing on the glass and the aged appearance of the carved wooden surface highlight the historic character of the antique. Homeowners mount the mirror securely at eye level to add architectural interest and period charm to an empty wall.

FAQs

Spanish Baroque giltwood mirrors are defined by deep openwork carving, bold architectural curves, and prominent scrollwork or acanthus leaf motifs. The surfaces are typically finished in gold leaf over a gesso base, often showing natural wear and patina over time.

These pieces were crafted from carved hardwoods or softwoods like pine and lime, coated with layer of gesso, and finished using water or oil gilding with thin sheets of gold leaf. The reflective center utilised mercury glass or early silvered glass.

Authentic period mirrors display hand-carving marks on the reverse, irregularities in the scrollwork symmetry, and natural oxidation or foxing on the glass. The gilding often shows subtle rubbing where the red or grey clay bole underlayer shows through.

A carved gilt mirror serves as a focal point when hung against modern neutral walls, above a clean-lined console table, or within a gallery wall. The warm gold tone contrasts effectively with contemporary matte paint finishes and modern stone surfaces.

Dust the carved frame gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush to avoid damaging delicate gold leaf. Water and chemical cleaners should never be applied to gilded surfaces, as moisture dissolves the underlying gesso binder.
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