Gesso Wall Mirrors

A truly exceptional, and beautiful very large crested French mirror, dating to the early 19th century, this mirror was removed from a chateau in the west of France, overall it is in ...

A Magnificent Pair of George II Style English Carved Giltwood ‘Rococo’ Wall Mirrors After A Design By Thomas Johnson. Of large proportions, each mirror having a cartouche-shaped plate within a profusely carved and pierced branch-entwined frame with stylised acanthus foliate rocaille and ‘C’-scroll decoration, architectural motifs and running dogs, surmounted by an asymmetrical pagoda form cresting with rockwork spires and a seated rustic couple holding a basket, flanked by confronted Ho-Ho birds, with a conforming asymmetrical apron of acanthus and waterwork icicles centred by a perching bird. This magnificent and ornate pair of English wall mirrors or ‘pier glasses’ are refined and reduced from a design by Thomas Johnson (1723–1799) first published in 1756 and included in his ‘Collections of Designs’ (1758), plate 4, and republished in his ‘One Hundred and Fifty New Designs" (1761) as plate 22. Pier Glasses were designed to be placed on the wall or 'pier' between windows; as well as forming part of a decorative scheme they provided an important functional use, creating a reversal of dynamic with the windows at night, reflecting and maximising the light given off by candles or oil lamps. Johnson’s asymmetrical design creates a sense of fluidity and lightness to the mirrors, employing ‘contraste’ in the placing or absence of elements, to create a stylised form, which through the dynamic tension of its constituent parts instils the mirrors with a sense of playfulness and vitality. In London throughout the 1740s and 1750s there developed a great enthusiasm for the whimsical Rococo style, and it rapidly became the height of fashion, popularised, and disseminated throughout the country and further afield by cabinetmakers’ 'Books of Prices', and 'Directories'. The second half of the 19th century saw a revival of the Rococo style in England and many designers and furniture makers turned once again to Chippendale’s ‘Director’ and designs by Matthias Lock and Thomas Johnson for inspiration, with fine examples based on modified designs or specific plates. Thomas Johnson’s designs, executed in a vigourous picturesque manner, are often inspired by the work of earlier French designers, transposing motifs taken from engraved ornament by Jean Bérain, Daniel Marot, William de la Cour, J. B. Toro and Francis Barlow...

A Beautiful Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror Of rectangular form, with fantastically hand carved floral and foliage designs. Details: Height – 43 inches / 109cm W...

A stunning Art Deco mirror featuring the original glass. The swirl motif frame is hand painted in French blue. There are aged defects to the silver in the mirrored glass. The glass c...

English Hepplewhite mahogany and gilt wood scrolled acanthus foliage wall mirror with central quiver and arrows, flanking corner medallions, and inte...

Neoclassical style giltwood and gesso mirror. The rectangular mirror plate within a leaf-tip carved surround, surmounted by an arched cresting carved with grape clusters and farm im...

Elevate your interior with this gorgeous giltwood Italian Hollywood Regency wall mirror, a striking decorative piece that effortlessly blends elegance and versatility. Crafted with a...

Very attractive mid 19th century antique giltwood wall mirror or console table mirror, having original glass with minor imperfections in beaded and moulded frame decorated with flowe...

George III Gilt Pier Mirror - with rectangular bevelled plate, with urn and eagle surmount, hung with ball and chain and gadrooned frame - 16"w x 35"h

A richly carved antique European giltwood wall mirror featuring a crowned double eagle crest above an oval mirror plate. The heraldic design, layered carving, and warm, timeworn gild...

An Excellent Late 19th Century Giltwood and Gesso Carved Mirror This exceptional quality mirror is of rectangular form, with intricately hand carved sea shells and floral designs. ...

Gesso and gilt rectangular wall mirror with intricate rocaille, foliate and shell gilded motifs. The perimeter of the mirror accentuated with a fine beaded element. The mirror glass ...

This is the sweetest 18 inch square wooden frame with a faux bois molded decoration. It would be fabulous in a rustic, Adirondack, shabby or white painted decor. The wonderful faux b...

Sourced in Provence, France, this exceptional mid-19th-century French Louis Philippe giltwood mirror embodies both the timeless elegance of French decorative arts and the extraordina...

A Magnificent Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror The elaborately designed mirror with female figures rising from pedestals to either side, at top putti emerge from scrolling foliate flanking a central monogrammed cartouch crowned with female mask with star atop, at base scrolling foliate meet over a horn and pan flute...

With an overall foliate scrolled frame. The open fan form crest over a painted mirror cartouche panel with a basket of colorful flowers reminiscent of the type of subject seen in The...

English Georgian Acanthus foliage medallion crest gilt wood & gesso scrolled foliage border two plate beveled wall mirror. Mirror retains the original beveled looking glass and wood ...

An English Classical mirror with swags in gesso over a metal frame, with bevelled glass.

Large early 19th Century Italian Lombardy mirror. Fine detailed frame with black and gilt finish. Original glass plate.

Gold Leaf Branches Mirror, probably Italian, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina to both the gilt frame and mirror that only come with age.

Italian Neoclassical shell and foliage crest gilt wood wall mirror with a serpentine rope border, flanking corner dolphins with intertwined rope, and resting on a lower outset corner...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Neoclassical Baroque Style Gold Gilt Gesso Red Glass Frame Wall Mirror...

English oval gilt carved wood and gesso scrolled foliage wall mirror with centered floral urn crest. Early 19th century.

A Pair of French Belle Epoqué Louis XV Style Giltwood and Gesso Carved Trumeau Mirrors. The slender carved framed each crowned with a rosette flaked by floral bouquets and scrolled a...

Dramatic Large Rococo mirror with original paint. A few missing elements, barely noticeable. Wired to hang both horizontally and vertically.

A large modern but antique looking French Rococo Style wall Mirror. A beautiful ornate frame that fits with any style of decor H: 150 cm w: 110 cm

Dimensions - H: 56 1/4 in W: 27 1/4 in D: 2 1/2 in Add a touch of timeless European sophistication to your space with this 20th-century Italian Rococo style gold gilt mirror, featu...

English Queen Anne gilt carved wood and gesso shaped crest foliage wall mirror with the original beveled mirror and wood backing. Mid 18th Century

Extraordinary cast gesso Italian Rococo style mirror in white lacquer with filigree and shell detail. Perfect for a vanity, over mantel or in the bedroom over a long dresser. Serge R...

An elegant and highly decorative Italian Rococo Revival wall mirror from the late 19th century. The mirror features a beautifully carved giltwood frame with fluid rocaille ornament, ...

The two-tone painted, rectangular frame with ornate gilt highlights throughout. Perfect in an entryway, to elongate a hall way or above a mantel horizontally. The neutral mirror may...

On offer here is a French Louis Philippe mirror dating from the mid-19th century, distinguished by its softly rounded upper corners and exceptionally decorative faux bois painted fin...

French Louis XVI gilt wood mirror with nicely carved details, surmounted with an intricately carved crown with a central urn form, quiver and arrow, acanthus leaves and plant forms. ...

P0290 Outstanding French 19th century gilded wall mirror / over mantel mirror of versatile form, can be positioned either way, having replacement glass in moulded gold leaf frame 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...

Monumental and really unusual. This asymmetric, biomorphic, looking glass is sure to not be a mass produced item. Playful and imposing. The pillowed surface of the wood makes you thi...

hand-carved and masterfully lacquered, this fantasy mirror by Phyllis Morris features exaggerated lavender poppies and beautifully carved foliate detailing.

This is a very attractive original English oval wall mirror with a gold coloured frame of gesso on wood, with good rope twist and beaded frame detail and bevel glass, which we date ...

Large scale Empire gold gilt and ebony black mirror is a large statement piece. The giltwood finish is complemented by a lovely ebony black washed gesso patina. The neoclassical embo...

A rare and highly unusual French Napoleon III carved wood, gesso and gilded frame with a modern mirror in it. The frame is decorated with cartouches and is further embellished with...

Dimensions- H:47 1/2n W: 26 1/4in D: 2in This French Regency style carved wood and gesso mirror is made of the highest quality and is perfect for you and your home! If you look at t...

A beautiful Victorian Giltwood Oval Marginal Plate Mirror of good proportions. The oval wood and gesso frame equally interspersed with attractive cartouche decoration. The outer rim ...

Regency Triple Plate Sculptured Mirror or Over Mantle The Regency carved Frame is a rectangular shape, it has a decorative Old Gold patina with columns at either side and along the...

Early 20th-Century Giltwood Rectangular Mirror with Floral Details on the Frame. Spain, 1930s-1940s From the Art Deco Period with neoclassical decorative accents. Large size. The fra...

French Trumeau painted and gilt carved wood gesso wall mirror with quiver of arrows, tassels, intertwined foliage torchieres, gilt b...

French gilt carved wood and gesso foliage cartouche wall mirror with an egg and dart exterior border, flanking acanthus carved corners, and interior bead work. Early 19th century. Mi...

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 wel...

This elegant French Louis Philippe mirror dates from the mid-19th century and is a particularly attractive example of the refined decorative language associated with the period. Its ...

Pair of Italian Neoclassical gilt wood and gesso foliage fruit basket wall mirrors, Late 18th Century. Mirrors retain the original silvered glass and wood backing.

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 charming French giltwood trumeau mirror with inset portrait of Marie Antoinette (period Louis XVI, circa 1790). The trumeau has a nicely-carved ribbon cartouche with laurel swags, ...

Large light brown washed and carved mirror circa 1870-1899. Gesso-covered mirror washed in light brown color with remnants of original terracotta color size...

A French gilt wood and gesso mirror with mirrored border, circa 1900.

K0516 Superb  19th century giltwood wall mirror, having beautifully aged glass with heavy silvering graduation and other imperfections in finely carved gilded frame with floral, leaf...

Antique c1900s Fine Gilt Gesso Rococo Style Tear Drop Shape Wall Mirror

Louis XVI period parcel-gilt and polychrome trumeau mirror with a painting of Venus ringed by putti. Venus and putti are framed in a gilded oval frame with ...

Antique Arts & Crafts in the late Victorian period mirror in wood frame with gesso design with a decorative flat frame with acorns & leaf pattern. The inner frame with a stri...

This is a very useful mirror since it has a Victorian style but it's not "over the top" so it will work with so many styles by adding a touch of textured gold and can be used in a ba...

A large and impressive French, 18th century Louis XVI period carved and giltwood trumeau mirror with antique mercury glass panels. A period oil on canvas painting of an expansive landscape with hunters is enclosed in a carved giltwood arched framework, surmounted by a stylized shell cartouche and supported by carved giltwood laurel...

This beautiful antique mirror was made in Southern France in the mid 19th century. It has the upper rounded corners that are typical for Louis...