Name: A Superb Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt Shaped Top Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA883709
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 26 November 2024 · Cleall Antiques

This “Superb Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt Shaped Top Mirror” found a buyer.

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Description

A Superb large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso original gilt shaped top Mirror, with ornate cherub crest above and original foxed mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 65 cm high

1 metre wide

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

165cm (64.96")

Width

100cm (39.37")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA883709

Dealers Notes

We are offering Pay day offer 15% off one mirror and 20% off the second mirror for a limited time only including Free Delivery within the UK for mirrors over £500.

By appointment only.

Please call Damian on 07831 869955 for any enquires.

Description

A Superb large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso original gilt shaped top Mirror, with ornate cherub crest above and original foxed mirror and backboards.

Measurements:

1 metre 65 cm high

1 metre wide

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Mirror to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

165cm (64.96")

Width

100cm (39.37")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA883709

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

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Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

Blakedene
Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsCarved cherub figures, Floral cresting, Scrollwork corners, Beaded inner moulding
SizeH 165 cm (65 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French mirrors frequently draw on Rococo and Neoclassical design vocabularies, characterised by flowing organic curves, asymmetrical scrollwork, and elaborate crestings.

These pieces typically feature a hand-carved wooden base or pine frame coated in layers of gesso, which is then meticulously hand-gilded with gold leaf or finished with metallic paint.

Authenticity is indicated by historical indicators such as hand-cut old plate glass with characteristic foxing or imperfections, traditional joinery, and hand-applied gesso showing genuine age-related wear.

Placing an ornate metallic mirror within a contemporary space creates a striking focal point, often positioned above a fireplace or leaned against a neutral wall to contrast clean architectural lines.

To protect fragile gesso and gilding, dust gently with a soft dry cloth, avoid chemical cleaning agents, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent cracking.