Gilt Gesso

Origins of Giltwood The gilt gesso technique appeared in England at the end of the seventeenth century with the work of Jean Pelletier, a Huguenot craftsman who received royal pat...

A 19th century neoclassical mirror in gold giltwood and gesso with a bezelled mirror in mercury. Measures: H 125cm, L 83cm, P 8.5cm.  Contact us before ordering to confirm product ...

Ornate gilt mirror, Italian, circa 1950s. Retains warm original patina to both the gilt wood frame and the original mirrored glass.

Superb pair large deep gilt frames, with under carving, oil and water gilded, in excellent condition with bevelled mirror plates, in overall excellent condition, can be hung landscap...

Work measures 8.75" by 6.75" and is conservation mounted and French matted in a neoclassical gilt-gesso frame with museum glass. Biography: Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (September 17, 1...

A very nice English gilt oval wall mirror, with bevelled plate, can be hung portrait or landscape. 35.5" high 26" wide You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please pho...

Pair gilt carved wood and gesso mirrors. Continental.

Late 19th century French gilt pine mirror with carved gesso decoration. 1890.

A pair of late 18th Century German baroque altar vases, in carved and gilded wood, small areas of gilt loss and patina as to be expected given their age. These would have been displa...

Elegant gilt candelabra mirror, probably Italian, circa 1940s, possibly much earlier. Retains wonderful original patina to gilt frame and original mirror.

Late 19th century. Polychrome and gilt gesso. Original printed paper label verso: "Gran Fachada Restaurada De La Mezquita En La Alhambra".

Very nice English gilt oval mirror, with original bevelled mirror and backing. in overall great condition. 38" x20" You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ...

Empire Neoclassical gilt mirror. Antique Italian gilt Neoclassical mirror frame with interior leaf and dart holding with large ogee band and outer acanthus leaf and dart moulding wit...

A very near pair of very nice rib and bow Victorian gilt oval mirrors with bevelled glass, in overall very good condition. 21" x 17 22" x 18 You are welcome to view this item at o...

A lovely Victorian bevelled glass oval gilt wall mirror, original back boards with 1886 Islington Gazette paper under, in lovely condition throughout, can be hung portrait or landsca...

A super Victorian oval mirror on the large side, with bow detailing and bevelled mirror plate, in lovely original condition. 37" high 27" wide You are welcome to view this item at ...

French Early 19th Century Gilded Wood Table Fragments. Beautiful period fragments constructed in gilt wood and ornamented with a floral design. These hand carved gilt pieces would be...

An incredible Venetian, hand carved and gilded frame with original mirror glass with age appropriate loss. Pierced foliate designed crown.

With nice wear and patina and minor lasses to the Gesso.

Very good Regency cushion gilt mirror, with original bevelled mirror plate, typical Regency inner frame, in very nice overall condition. 24" diameter You are welcome to view this i...

A rare pair of early Georgian cut gesso mirrors mainly in their original gilt; the plates look original but were probably replaced some time ago; a finely carved cartouche in the cen...

A good Victorian oval mirror, bevelled plate, can be hung portrait or landscape, in very good original condition. 24" x 20" You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, plea...

A super Victorian gilt rectangular mirror, laureldetailing to the top, original bevelled plate mirror, in superb original condition. 28" x 34" You are welcome to view this item at ...

A very good Victorian oval gilt mirror, original bevelled glass, can be hung landscape of portrait, in overall great condition. 34"x 24" You are welcome to view this item at our sh...

A super Victorian gilt rectangular mirror, laureldetailing to the top, original bevelled plate mirror, in superb original condition. 28" x 34" You are welcome to view this item at ...

A superb early 19th century giltwood convex mirror. The nicely foxed original plate held with an ebonized reeded slip surrounded by a simple frame with 25 unusually squashed flat gil...

C19th Louis Philippe gilt archtop mirror Superb mirror with foliage etched frame and original back circa 1850. In very good, solid condition with attractive surface wear revealing r...

A beautiful Victorian framed freestanding gilt dressing table mirror, in lovely overall condition. 31" high 25" wide 11" depth You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, pl...

Charming Italian Pair of Gold Leaf Painted Wall Shelves. This Florentine style set could certainly stand alone as a pair on a wall or functional to hold treasures on top. Wonderful c...

Good quality X framed gilt window or duet seat, covered in gold damask, in overall great condition. You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting...

Gilt carved wedding mirror. Antique gilt carved and painted gesso mirror in the mannerist style with painted plaster entwined grape leaves and grape clusters border with gilt edges w...

Origins of Giltwood The gilt gesso technique appeared in England at the end of the seventeenth century with the work of Jean Pelletier, a Huguenot craftsman who received royal patro...

Origins of Giltwood The gilt gesso technique appeared in England at the end of the seventeenth century with the work of Jean Pelletier, a Huguenot craftsman who received royal patro...

A super quality French gilt treameau mirror, with original back, in overall very good condition 49" high 28" wide 2" depth You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please...

A late 20th-century Georgian Revival decorative pineapple. A large decorative pineapple finial with gilt surface, raised on a square plinth base. Long associated with hospitality an...

Very pretty French gilded two seater couch, recently upholstered in cream damask, in very good overall condition. 35" high 33.5" wide 21" seat depth 16" seat height You are welcome...

Orientalist gilt carved frame. Antique Islamic/Arabesque carved gilt mirror with corner blocking and deep sculpted edge framed in further bead molding. England, 1880's Dimensions: 34...

A supberb quality Edwardian round gilt mirror, original bevelled mirror plate, bow and rib detailing with flower top, in excellent overall condition. 20" wide 22" high You are welc...

It retains its warm overall patina to both the gilt wood and gesso frame and the original mirrored glass.

The acanthus egg and dart-carved swan neck pediment is surmounted with a carved armorial cartouche flanked by opposing C scrolls on an egg and dart plinth, leading down to the acanth...

Outstanding wood and gesso beige over mantel trumeau mirror with gilt accents, France, 19th century.

An 18th century Italian Baroque silver gilt wall mirror, the carved wooden frame with floral and foliate decoration, lion paw feet, overlaid in gesso then silver gilded, there is a b...

A boldly carved Mirror with extensive carved frame having Swags, Branches with Leaves and a Heraldic Helmet Crest with Plumes and Leaf decoration. The frame with corner Florets and a...

Gilt oak leaf branches mirror, probably American, circa 1950s. Wonderful patina to both the gilt frame and the original mirrored glass. It measures an impressive 53.75" height x 39" ...

An elegant tapered shape, this carved wood and gesso mirror is surmounted by classic silver rubbed acanthus leaf detailing. Overall wonderfully aged patina. By Francisco Hurtado.

A nice and simple ebonized and gilt mirror with its original back and a nicely foxed plate. The plate may be a later replacement which has genuine age and attractive wear.

Louis XV Gilt Oval Mirror. Small transitional Louis XV oval wood and gesso carved frame in white washed and gilt finish with inset beading, corner rosettes and further swagging with ...

Antique Russian Orthodox icon of Christ Pantokrator hand - painted with tempera on canvas stretched on wooden panel with velvet textile backing. Icon is covered with original Gilt 8...

Elegant Gilt Mirror, believed to be Italian circa 1940s. It was recently removed from The Carlyle Hotel in NYC. It measures an impressive 50.5" height x 30" width. Retains warm origi...

Infuse your walls with the sophisticated charm of this exquisite pair of vintage Italian gilt wall brackets. Masterfully crafted in the esteemed Florentine tradition, these ornate co...

Fabulous Italian deep undercarved oval gilt mirror, with original plate glass, can be hung ladscape or portrait, in very good overall condition. 35" length 29" wide 3.5" depth You ...

A highly decorative and ornately carved Louis XV style 18th century French mirror, deeply carved foliage and rococo motifs with applied gesso and gilding. Height 97cm , Width 56cm...

Add a touch of Parisian opulence to your interior with this magnificent vintage trumeau mirror. A masterful study in French Louis XVI style, this piece features an exquisite hand-car...

Fine quality Regency triptych gilt overmantle mirror, with charriot and angel decoration to the top black reeded mirror frames. original mirrors, in lovely condition. 35" high 56" w...

Fine C19th gilt girondelle, with bevelled glass plate, original back, candle holders and a small shelf, in overall very good condition. 43" high 26" wide 6" depth You are welcome t...

This is a magnificent antique Dutch School floral still life oil on canvas painting with a stunning gilt gesso frame, late 18th century in date. This splendid painting is rectangu...

Pair of 19th century gilt wood pricket lamps, Italy, circa 19th century. They have been converted to lamps and have been rewired and are ready to use. The height to the tops of the s...

A very good Edwardian round mirror, bevelled plate, frame with ribbed and bow detailing, in good order throughout. 20" diameter You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, p...

A beveled wall mirror with carved and gilt double surround. The elaborate crest with a winged bust with tall leafy headdress flanked by scrolling acanthus leaves. The upper sides wit...

A striking and elaborate Georgian mirror with Bird Crest. English ca. later 18th c. A cartouche shaped mirror with scrolled foliate outside and inner surrounds. With a three-dimensio...