Late Antique 19th Century French Mirror with Black Painted Frame, 1890s

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Late 19th century french antique mirror with black frame and beautifully foxed mirror glass.

some mirrors reflect. Others reinterpret. This … Read more Late 19th century french antique mirror with black frame and beautifully foxed mirror glass.

some mirrors reflect. Others reinterpret. This late 19th-century french mirror belongs firmly to the latter category. Framed in a deep, timeworn black with beading along the inner edge, it carries a quiet graphic strength—elegant and just a touch dramatic. But it is the glass that truly steals the scene. The original mirror plate is heavily foxed, creating an almost marbled surface—softly shifting, painterly, and entirely unique. It catches the light in unexpected ways, especially in the evening, where candlelight turns it into something almost atmospheric… less about precision, more about mood. One might say it reflects not just the room, but the moment.

despite its richly aged surface, the mirror still offers a surprisingly good reflection. You will see yourself perfectly well—just softened, as if viewed through a gentle veil of time. A piece that works beautifully in spaces where atmosphere matters: a kitchen lit by candles, a dining room at dusk, or anywhere that benefits from a little shadow and depth. Not a mirror for perfectionists—but for those who understand that sometimes, a little imperfection makes everything far more interesting!

dimensions: h 67 cm x w 53.5 cm x d 3 cm
materials: glass, wood
provenance: france
period: end of the 19th century

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