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19th c. Gilt Mirror

France, 19th Century

$695

Antique

Sylvie Favorite

One-Of-A-Kind

From Montpellier and dating to the 19th century, this gilt mirror was finished using traditional water gilding - gold leaf laid over a base of red bole clay, which gives the surface its warmth and depth. Where the gold has thinned over time, that red begins to show through, a detail tied directly to the original process. The frame is built with a tight band of rosettes and fine beading along the inner edge, set within a broader outer moulding that keeps the proportions clean and structured. Sylvie leans it on a mantel or sets it just above a console, where the gold catches light and shifts throughout the day.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

  • Age:

    19th Century

  • Country of Origin:

    France

  • Material:

    Mirror with frame

  • Dimensions:

    21" H x 13.5" W x 1.5" D

  • Notes from Sylvie:

    Dear collector, this piece has lived a long life and shows light scratches and chips to the frame and a few dark age spotting on the mirror. This piece does not have hardware for hanging.

    All items are final sale.