Antique Trumeau Mirrors
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French 18th Century Painted Parcel Gilt Chinoiserie Trumeau
$4,800.0052"H x 25"W x 2"D
Dimensions: 52” H x 25” W x 2” D
An exceptional carved and parcel gilt painted trumeau mirror, 18th century, France. The antique mirror features a dainty carved and gilt Chinoiserie-inspired foliate appliqué in the top panel of draped swags over a parasol. The blossoms and leaves are meticulously carved to varying depths for tactile contrast against the smooth aqua paint that infuses the back panel. Small, gilded rosettes punctuate the corners. Below, gilt molding defines the proportions of the original mirror plate which is veiled by a thin layer of foxing across the surface and several patches of dark oxidation/loss to the foil. Please view the detailed images to see more of this inspirational trumeau mirror.
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Massive French 19th Century Trumeau with new Mirror Plate
$3,500.0075.50"H x 71"W x 6.38"D
Dimensions: 75 ½” H x 71” W x 6 ⅜” D
A spectacular Louis XVI style 19th century trumeau in a refreshing mint-green painted finish over carved and giltwood boiserie paneling. This trumeau is of impressive scale, becoming part of the architecture of any room–not simply a mirror but a doorway through time and place. The mirror plate is flanked by raised, paneled pilasters to the sides, decorated with spruce green rosettes accented by gold centers. Above the mirror, the festooned decoration uses the classic laurel leaf design, a wreath, and gilded ribbon to express Neoclassical symbolism with the romantic opulence of the Louis XVI taste. Note the mirror glass is a modern replacement, offering a clear reflection. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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French 19th Century Gilt and Painted Trumeau
$2,200.0036"H x 18.25"W x 1.63"D
Dimensions: 36” H x 18 ¼” W x 1 ⅝” D
A unique trumeau mirror from circa 1800 century France featuring an assortment of gilded, low-relief carvings in the panel above the glass. This amalgamation consists of a satin ribbon tied in a bow, leading down to an entanglement of multiple, symbolic elements of unclear significance. Below these sculptural elements is the trumeau’s original mirror plate, appearing hazy from the dark foxing to beautifully complement the (patinated) gold gilt trim surrounding. A painted back panel in weathered celadon green imbues the work with an air of tranquility to inspire a moment of reflection in any room, quite literally and figuratively. Please be sure to view the detailed images to appreciate all the wonderful features of this 19th century trumeau mirror.
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French 19th Century Gardener’s Trumeau Mirror
$4,800.0065.88"H x 30.25"W x 1.50"D
Dimensions: 65 ⅞” H x 30 ¼” W x 1 ½” D
A rather unique and personal trumeau mirror from 19th century France, featuring an assortment of carved and gilded gardener’s tools in the panel above the glass. This entangled amalgamation consists of a ribbon tied in a bow, above a crossed shovel and rake layered with blossoming roses before terminating at what appears to be scythes. Below these sculptural elements is the trumeau’s original mirror plate, streaked with dark foxing to beautifully complement the (patinated) sage green painted back panel. Please be sure to view the detailed images to appreciate all the wonderful features of this 19th century trumeau mirror.
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French 19th Century Petite Neoclassical Trumeau
$1,850.0026.38"H x 18.38"W x 2.25"D
Dimensions: 26 ⅜” H x 18 ⅜” W x 2 ¼” D
Fabulous Neoclassical inspired trumeau mirror from 19th century France with stylized motifs in parcel gilt. In the center of the frieze are two gilded, cherub-like figures wearing only swags of carefully draped fabric flanking a pedestal that lifts what appears to be an accumulation of flowers. Note that the character to the right side has lost its face and the void is filled with paint in an attempt to obscure that fact. The pair are flanked by lyres and vertically oriented laurel branches emanating from the top of the fluted columns to the left and right of the original mirror glass like a tabernacle-style mirror. The wood backing has been painted a dusky shade of blue–almost Prussian–that makes a nice complement to the gilt and the dark haze of foxing across the reflection. A line of foliate decoration extends across the bottom edge of the frame in between the two protective feet. Please view the detailed images to see more of this exciting trumeau mirror.
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French 19th Century Empire Trumeau Mirror
$6,200.0067"H x 42"W x 4"D
Dimensions: 67” H x 42” W x 4” D
A large 19th century French Empire trumeau mirror that is bold yet refined, using Neoclassical decorative elements to project a respect for history and luxury. Across the frieze along the top, over the weathered “French gray” painted wood frame, are a series of symbolic appliqués in gilded finish: lyres on the outer edges flank a linear acanthus-anthemion design that emanates from a central medallion occupied by the face of a Greco-Roman figure. Crowing the gilded pilasters to the left and right of the mirror plate/s are laurel wreath emblems to further the references to antiquity. The original mirror plates (stacked one on top of the other) remain quite clear to use this piece over a mantel or vanity, having developed a few areas of dark foxing concentrated to the edges and corners. The original mercury mirror glass shimmers with a layer of crystals beginning to accumulate on the bottom edge. Note that the finishes of this striking mirror have been retouched to maintain their color. Please view the detailed images to see more, and the current condition.
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French 20th Century Gilt Reproduction Trumeau
Original price was: $2,500.00.$1,995.00Current price is: $1,995.00.64.13"H x 35"W x 1.50"D
Dimensions: 64 ⅛” H x 35” W x 1 ½” D
A stunning French Louis XVI-style reproduction trumeau mirror (1900s) with Neoclassical motifs decorating the gilded frame for a romantic and timeless aesthetic across decorating tastes. In the frieze of the rectangular frame is a dense accumulation of symbolic imagery from the court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette: a ribbon tied in a bow drapes over a lyre, with a flute and bell to continue the musical theme laid on top of delicate bouquets of flowers projecting toward the edges of the panel. Ribbon twist carvings around the top panel and mirror plate are an ideal complement to the flat, rectilinear border of the frame. Please view the detailed images to see more of this fabulous trumeau mirror.
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French 19th Century Birch Biedermeier Trumeau
$2,800.0048.63"H x 24.25"W x 24.25"D
Dimensions: 48 ⅝” H x 24 ¼” W x 2 ⅜” D
A fantastic Biedermeier period trumeau mirror from France, 19th century, made of birch wood and ebonized details around the original mirror plate. The architectural-inspired shape is crowned with a low, pitched roofline framing a central panel with ebonized semicircle dotted with pairs of tole stars (also painted black) above and below. The original mirror glass is characterized by the mesmerizing texture of waves and tiny bubbles, partially obscuring the reflection but complementary to the excitement in the waves of the birch frame. Strung with cord on the back, ready to hang in your interior. Please view the detailed images to see more of this exceptional Biedermeier trumeau.
Mirror plate: 24” H x 14” W
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French 19th Century Painted Trumeau
$2,850.0074.25"H x 35.38"W x 2"D
Dimensions: 74 ¼” H x 35 ⅜” W x 2” D
This French 19th century trumeau mirror combines the architectural with the artistic, fusing an oil on canvas work in the top panel above the rectangular mirror plate below. Set within a frame of painted sage-green that is trimmed in gold gilt molding in fishscale motif, the painting is in a mostly blue and green palette to reinforce the pastoral setting with touches of pink for romance. It depicts a rural landscape on the edge of a river or stream where a young couple are resting beneath a tree joined by a dog and baby lambs. He leans toward her with affection, but her pensive face is oriented toward something farther afield. The original mirror plate sparkles with foxing and crystallization. Please view the detailed images for a closer look.
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French 19th Century Painted Trumeau Mirror
$2,995.0054"H x 29.25"W x 1.88"D
Dimensions: 54” H x 29 ¼” W x 1 ⅞” D
This romantic trumeau is a lovely combination of a piece that is both architectural and artistic. An oil-on-canvas painting in the top depicts an imaginative landscape of ancient ruins and humble dwellings on the banks of a river, captured in organic tones of forest green and burnt sienna. To the lower left one observes a finely dressed lady playing a type of string instrument for her beau, leaning toward her with keen interest. A craquelure texture in the paint and some loss (including a tear) partially obscures full appreciation of the landscape. The original mirror plate–sparkling with a few crystals and spotty foxing–is surrounded by carved molding that is coordinating but not identical to the artwork above. Please view the detailed images for a closer look at this transportive mirror.
Mirror plate: 18 ¾” H x 18 ⅛” W
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French 19th Century Trumeau Mirror
$2,200.0055.38"H x 25"W x 1.75"D
Dimensions: 55 ⅜” H x 25” W x 1 ¾” D
This fantastic trumeau is a lovely combination of a piece that is equally artistic as it is functional. The oil-on-canvas painting in the top is set within the low relief carved frame, pigmented a beige-gray. Within the folk-art style painted scene rendered in organic tones like green and ochre, one observes a small villa and bridge over a river where a man is fishing. A craquelure texture in the paint and some loss of the canvas partially obscures full appreciation of the landscape. The original mirror plate–sparkling with a few crystals and spotty foxing–is surrounded in the same fashion as the painting with beaded and heart ray molding. Please view the detailed images for a closer look at this eye catching mirror.
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French 19th Century Empire Trumeau Mirror
$6,600.0077.25"H x 32.38"W x 2.50"D
Dimensions: 77 ¼ ” H x 32 ⅜ ” W x 2 ½ ” D
Fabulous Empire trumeau mirror with Greco-Roman deity occupying the central frame. Bathed in gold gilt, she is carved with great reverence for beauty and projects off the frame in ¾ view. The narrow wooden panel is painted cream with casual distressing of the pigment revealing the wood grain below. Spots of foxing in the mirror plate. View the detailed images.
Mirror plate: 42 ¾” H x 21 ¼”W
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French 19th Century Painted & Gilt Trumeau
$4,200.0085.50"H x 32.75"W x 3"D
Dimensions: 85 ½” H x 32 ¾” W x 3” D
An interesting Empire style French trumeau taken from a larger boiserie paneling. The applied carved and gilt crest depicts a center cameo with bows, laurel leaves and architectural tools. The mirror plates are both old, however, not original to the mirror frame. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this trumeau.
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French Burl Mahogany Petite Trumeau
$750.0033.75"H x 17.50"W x 1"D
Dimensions: 33 ¾” H x 17 ½” W x 1” D
A French 19th century petite trumeau made of burl mahogany veneer. The top panel is trimmed with brass and has a center brass rosette. The original mirror plate has light foxing. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this trumeau.
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French 19th Century Trumeau with Original Mirror Glass
$3,995.0076"H x 48"W x 2.5"D
Dimensions: 76″H x 48″W x 2-1/2″D
This large 19th century French trumeau mirror is quite elegant, pared down to minimal decorative carvings that suggest a Louis XVI influence. A crest in the center of the frieze depicts a torch and quiver of arrows that is a striking contrast to the weathered gray/blue paint on the trumeau frame. The original mercury mirror glass shimmers with a layer of crystals all over the mirror and some light foxing. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
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Dutch 18th Century Trumeau
$4,500.0046.38"H x 37.25"W x 3.50"D
Dimensions: 46-⅜”H x 37-¼”W x 3-½”D
This Dutch trumeau is a fantastic find! Crafted during the 1790’s, it retains its original mercury mirror plate within a perfectly worn, painted frame. A beautiful depiction of a toga-wearing woman floating among the clouds tops the mirror and is flanked by columns. Two tiny hooks are fixed beside the columns, making it doubly functional in any interior. Make sure to look through all of the photographs to get a closer view of the wonderful details throughout this mirror.
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French 19th Century Painted & Carved Trumeau
Original price was: $4,995.00.$2,995.00Current price is: $2,995.00.82"H x 39.50"W x 2.25"D
Dimensions: 82”H x 39-½”W x 2-¼”D
This fantastic trumeau is the perfect combination of a piece that is just as artistic as it is functional. The worn slate gray paint has a tinge of blue and has gained a handsome patina. The large whimsical oil painting is encircled with low relief carving and topped with a tied ribbon. Done in organic tones with soft brush strokes, the scene depicts multiple groups of people enjoying a natural spring surrounded by dense forest. The square antique mirror plate is surrounded in the same fashion as the painting with floral dies in each corner and faux artichoke finials at the top. Gracing the space between the mirror and painting is a carved, detailed urn flanked with flowing ribbon and laurel swags. Make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look at this eye catching mirror.
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Swedish 19th Century Empire Trumeau
$1,500.0031.75"H x 15.13"W x 0.50"D
Dimensions: 31-¾”H x 15-⅛”W x ½”D
This Swedish Empire style trumeau exudes a simple refinement in its symmetry and composure. A simple pediment sits atop a painted black and decorative gilt cornice. The top portion is painted black and embellished with a decorative cast brass piece of ormolu. Bright wood frames the whole and sports a fantastic patina. Light signs of foxing are visible in the original mirror plate. Complementary to the top, the bottom is also painted black and fixed with floral ormolu. Circa 1820. Make sure to view the detailed images.
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French 19th Century Painted Trumeau
Original price was: $3,200.00.$2,200.00Current price is: $2,200.00.70.75"H x 47.75"W x 2.5"D
Dimensions: 70-¾”H x 47-¾”W x 2-½”D
This fine painted trumeau mirror is from 19th century France and has its original mirror plate with aging. It is from a larger boiserie collection. The musical motif suggests it was once hanging in a music parlor. The mirror glass is 28-½”H x 16-¼”W.
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French Early 19th Century Painted and Gilt Trumeau
$3,400.0065.5"H x 27.38"W x 2"D
Dimensions: 65 1/2″ H x 27 3/8″ W x 2″ D
An exceptional carved and painted trumeau mirror, circa 1800, France. The antique mirror features a large carved and gilt wreath that is situated in the larger shaped panel above the glass. It consists of carved and blossoming roses on one side, with a laurel branch on the other, meeting in the middle at a carved knotted ribbon with tassels. Below this wonderful work of art is the trumeau’s mirror. The mirror is nearly square, measuring 17”H x 18-½”W, and is framed by carved and gilt trim, worked into twisted ribbon and beaded pearl motifs. The mirror’s mercury glass is original to the antique, and has aged marvelously, with some foxing and sparkles present. A small, carved rectangular panel resides beneath the mirror.
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French 18th Century Louis XV Trumeau
$12,000.00114"H x 47"W x "D
Dimensions: 114″H x 47″W
A large, stunning trumeau dating back to the Louis XV period in France, c. 1760’s. Typical of the period, the trumeau has Rococo style tastefully carved accents which house the double stacked mercury glass mirrors (since glass was unable to be made in large sheets at the time) and a painting featuring a French countryside. The wonderful oil painting shows excellent talent. Most likely this trumeau was a part of a custom wall design or boiserie.
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French 18th Century Louis XV Trumeau
$12,000.00118"H x 50.25"W x "D
Dimensions: 118″H x 50-1/4″W
A large, stunning trumeau mirror dating back to the Louis XV period in France, c. 1760s. Typical of the period, the trumeau has tastefully carved Rococo-style molding which surrounds the double stacked mercury glass mirrors (since glass was unable to be made in large sheets at the time) and a painting above that expresses a vision of the French countryside. The fantastic oil painting shows excellent talent to depict the dreamy scene of village by a meandering river. Most likely this trumeau was a part of a custom wall design or boiserie. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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French 19th Century Painted Trumeau Mirror
Original price was: $2,950.00.$1,100.00Current price is: $1,100.00.90"H x 56.125"W x "D
Dimensions: 90″H x 56-1/8″W
French 1850s trumeau with original old mirror glass with painted frame. The painting depicts a French still life with a fountain, trees, olive jars, dishes and a wonderful urn spilling over with fresh flowers. With wonderful colors, this trumeau mirror makes a statement and will brighten any room.
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French 19th Century Carved Dark Oak Trumeau
$3,595.0082.75"H x 52.25"W x 3.25"D
Dimensions: 82-3/4″H x 52-1/4″W x 3-1/4″D
Large French dark oak trumeau mirror, with floral relief carvings, c. 1800’s.
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French 19th Century Painted and Gilded Trumeau
Original price was: $4,400.00.$2,995.00Current price is: $2,995.00.71"H x 47.75"W x "D
Dimensions: 71″H x 47-3/4″W
French 19th Century trumeau with painted back board and gilt carvings which house the oil painting and old mercury mirror glass, c. 1870’s.
