Name: A Superb Good Size Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Ornate Framed Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA914271
Price: 695 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cleall Antiques

Sold 1 March 2025 · Cleall Antiques

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Description

A Superb good size Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted ornate framed Mirror, with original mercury mirror and backboards.

Can be used landscape or portrait

Measurements:

1 metre 14 cm high

65 cm wide

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Carved Wood Mirror to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

114cm (44.88")

Width

65cm (25.59")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA914271

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 good size Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted ornate framed Mirror, with original mercury mirror and backboards.

Can be used landscape or portrait

Measurements:

1 metre 14 cm high

65 cm wide

5 cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Cleall Antiques has dated this French Carved Wood Mirror to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

114cm (44.88")

Width

65cm (25.59")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA914271

About the Dealer

Cleall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

Specialist in antique english & french mirrors.

Dealer Profile

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Cleall Antiques

Telephone 07831 869 955

Location

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

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall

Verified Since Jun 2011

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Items Sold 3,577

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Country
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourAntiqued Cream
MotifsCorner cartouches, Beaded inner molding, Distressed painted finish
SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

French antique mirrors from the 19th century frequently feature elaborate carved wood frames finished with gesso and often highlighted with gilding or distressed paint finishes, reflecting classical or Louis-inspired motifs.

These frames were typically constructed from solid timber such as pine or hardwood, coated in a layer of gesso, and meticulously hand-carved before being finished with paint, leaf gilding, or patination.

Authentic pieces often display hand-carving irregularities, aged mercury or silver nitrate backing with foxing on the glass, and construction joints appropriate to the nineteenth century.

Positioning an ornate antique mirror above a modern minimalist sideboard or fireplace creates a striking focal point, balancing contemporary clean lines with historic texture.

Clean the glass gently using a soft cloth and non-ammonia cleaner, and avoid exposing the antique gesso and carved frame to excessive moisture or direct sunlight.