Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Trumeau Mirror With Figural Oil Painting

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An unusually elegant late 19th century French trumeau mirror combining carved giltwood, antiqued mirror glass, and a charming figural oil … Read more An unusually elegant late 19th century French trumeau mirror combining carved giltwood, antiqued mirror glass, and a charming figural oil painting. The architectural frame is distinctly Louis XVI in character, with neoclassical beading, carved tassels, foliate ornament, crossed decorative elements, and a dramatic floral crest retaining a beautifully mellowed gilt surface.

Above the mirror plate is an intimate painted scene depicting two elegantly dressed women in a landscape, giving the piece the wonderful layered quality that makes antique trumeaux so compelling. The reverse retains handwritten French inventory or workshop labels referring to a pair of trumeaux and identifying painted subjects as “Music” and “Reading,” along with a “Made in France” marking. The mirror glass has extensive foxing that adds depth and atmosphere rather than detracting from its decorative presence.

At just over 56 inches tall, the proportions are particularly useful: substantial enough to anchor a mantel, console, or narrow wall without requiring the scale of a monumental architectural trumeau. It would be exceptional in an English country drawing room, French-inspired bedroom, collected entry hall, or layered above an antique chest.

Dimensions: 22.5"W × 4"D × 56.25"H
Materials: Hand-carved giltwood, antique mirror glass, oil painting
Styles: Louis XVI, French Provincial, Neoclassical, French Country
Era: Late 19th Century
Origin: France
Condition: Very good antique condition with age-appropriate surface wear, losses and mellowing to the gilt finish, and substantial foxing to the mirror glass. The reverse retains old handwritten French labels.
Notable Details: Hand-carved architectural ornament; figural oil painting; French handwritten labels; marked “Made in France” See less