19th Century French Empire Period Cheval Dressing Mirror


























19th Century French Empire Period Cheval Dressing Mirror
A 19th century French Empire Period cheval, or psyche mirror, crafted from solid walnut with a distinctive wood grain and waxed patina. Classic Neoclassical Empire design elements, featuring sleek columns on each side topped with turned egg finials and supported by sturdy arched trestle legs. The central rectangular mirror panel is mounted on a swivel axis, allowing it to tilt back and forth for adjustable viewing angles. Nice proportions and large in scale for a tabletop mirror. Thick mirror has some silvering and light scratches. Bottom bar has a burn mark on the back likely from a candle. Solid brass screws. All original and excellent quality for the age. Circa 1800-1810. Shipping: $200
Dimensions: 40.75"H x 25.75"W x 15.75"D
#65344
Shipping quotation available upon request.
A 19th century Louis Philippe style French gilded mirror with shaped top and floral decorations in the corners. Gilt finish is in good condition with warm red clay under rub. Some losses and restoration to bottom edge and minor touch-ups to gilt. Mirror has nice patina with slight fogging, light scratches, spots and silvering along bottom edge. Circa 1880-1900.
Dimensions: 56"H x 36"W x 2"D
Mirror: 48.5"H x 28.5"W
#83180
A French Baroque style giltwood mirror with cartouche shape framed by undulating borders. Hand-carved solid wood with gilded finish. Featuring a distinctive open loop shell motif at the top, outward stretching acanthus leaves on the sides and downward pointing floral pod or scroll element at the bottom. Original mirror with beautiful old silvered patina. Circa 1920-1930.
Dimensions: 29"h x 18"H x 4"D. Handling and Shipping: $100
#68117
An early 20th century French Louis XVI style trumeau mirror with painted pine frame and gilded trim. Carved giltwood relief appliqué of a Bacchus mask with decorative scrolls and rosettes. Original mirror, in two panes, with old silvering. Perhaps from a sun room or conservatory. Heavy frame using pegged construction. Losses to paint finish, gilt and carvings. Minor touch-ups to paint and gilt. Another trumeau of similar style and scale is also available. Please see other listings. Circa 1900s.
Overall dimensions: 65.25"H x 29"W (30.75"W at crown) x 2"D
Mirror: 19"W x 40.25"H
#81296B
An early 20th century French Louis XVI style trumeau mirror with painted pine frame and gilded trim. Carved giltwood relief appliqué of a large basket of flowers, scrolls and rosettes. Original mirror, in two panes, with old silvering. Perhaps from a sun room or conservatory. Heavy frame using pegged construction. Losses to paint finish, gilt and carvings. Another trumeau of similar style and scale is also available. Please see other listings. Circa 1900s.
Overall dimensions: 30.5"W x 65.5"H x 2"D
Mirror: 19"W x 40.25"H
Item id: 81296A
An early 20th century French Louis Philippe style gilded mirror with curved top corners, incised floral decoration and inner bead border. Bright gilt finish. Original mirror with some spotting. Minor gilt loss and touch up on the bottom edge. Back was replaced at some point. Mirror with a few spots. Please refer to photos for more details. Pictures are part of the description. Shipping via white glove delivery only. Circa 1900-1920 Dimensions: 26.75"W x 37.5"H x 1.5"D Mirror: 19.5"W x 30"H About 25 Lbs
#83161
A French Louis Philippe style mirror with curved top corners, incised decoration and silver leaf finish. Original mirror is in good condition. Minor losses and repairs to bottom corners. Please refer to photos for more details. Pictures are part of the description. Shipping: $200
Circa 1940s
Overall Dimensions: 22.5"W x 29.5"H x 1.25"D
Mirror: 15.75"W x 23"H
#83109
An 18th century French Regence style giltwood parclose mirror with large boldly carved sculptural crest and elaborate floral and leaf form corner decorations. Bright gilt finish, probably regilded at some point. Original mirror with beautiful old silvered patina with normal wear and restoration on the crest. Crest will be removed for shipping. Circa 1740-1760 Shipping $100.- Dimensions: 35"H x 18"W x 2"D
#82475
A mid 19th century Louis XVI style gilded wood mirror. Beautiful gilt patina with minor losses and touch-ups. Heavy wood backing is well constructed using mortise and tenon joints. A good antique mirror with old silvering. All original. Please refer to photos for more details. Circa 1850-1860
Dimensions: 25.25"W x 31.5"H x 1.75"D
Shipping via white glove delivery only.
#83145
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style gilded mirror with curved top corners, incised floral decoration and inner bead border. Gilt finish with red under rub exposed. Original mirror with some spotting. Repaired bottom corners. Minor gilt loss. Please refer to photos for more details. Pictures are part of the description. Shipping via white glove only.
Circa 1880-1900
Dimensions: 37.5"W x 55"H x 1.5"D
Mirror: 28.75"W x 46.5"H
#83213
An early 20th century French Louis Philippe style mirror with curved top corners and inner bead border. Bright gilt finish with red clay under rub. In very good condition with minor losses and touch-ups. Stamp on back: Marly Miroitier a Bordeaux. Founded by Poncet Marly (1812-1886) who set up his mirror-making business and shop In Bordeaux in 1835 where it remained in business until 1970. Original mirror has a nice old patina with some fogging. Please refer to photos for more details. Pictures are part of the description.
Circa 1900-1920
Dimensions: 28.5"W x 48.75"H x 1.5"D
Mirror: 20.75" x 41
Shipping via white glove delivery only
#83170