Sold: A Stunning Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood

Name: A Stunning Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Pier Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA946177
Price: 1295 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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Cleall Antiques

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

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A tall, rectangular antique French pier mirror featuring a weathered off-white painted gesso finish and an ornate carved crest at the top.

A Stunning large Antique French 19th Century carved wood & gesso painted Pier Mirror.

Ref: SA946177

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Country
MaterialWood, Gesso, Glass
ColourOff-White
MotifsCarved crest, Beaded moulding, Distressed finish
SizeH 216 cm (85 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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A pier mirror is a tall, narrow looking glass traditionally designed to hang on the pier or wall space between two windows. Originating in the 17th century and gaining immense popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries, these mirrors were constructed to reflect ambient light into dimly lit rooms and create an illusion of greater spatial volume.

Authentic period pier mirrors typically feature a foundational carcase of solid timber, such as pine or oak, overlaid with intricately hand-carved wooden details or moulded gesso. Gesso, a mixture of plaster of Paris and glue, was applied to the carved elements to create smooth surfaces for gilding or painting, often finished with mercury glass plates in earlier examples.

Authentication relies on examining the construction joinery, the composition of the gesso, and the backboards. Genuine antique mirrors often display hand-bevelled glass with characteristic foxing or oxidation spots, hand-cut nails or screws, and age-related shrinkage cracks within the wooden frame beneath the layered paintwork.

A large antique mirror can be mounted securely above a mantelpiece or left freestanding against a living room wall to add vertical scale and reflect natural light. Pairing the ornate, weathered finish with clean-lined modern furniture creates a balanced contrast between historical character and minimalist design.

Preservation requires avoiding direct, prolonged exposure to sunlight and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent the gesso from cracking or lifting. Cleaning should be done strictly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays or excessive moisture near the vulnerable edges of the mirror plate and wooden frame.

Cleall Antiques

A Stunning Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Pier Mirror.