
Description
18th Century Antique French Neoclassical Trumeau Mirror in Painted and Gilt Wood.
Mirror is painted in a soft, timeworn sage green with a beautifully aged patina. The frame is adorned with giltwood detailing and crowned by a dramatic relief of Medusa's head, flanked by symmetrical gilt floral and foliate scrollwork. Four gilt stars accent the upper panel. This upper section features an oval medallion centered with a modeled Medusa mask, an enduring motif drawn from Greco-Roman antiquity and popularized in French decorative arts. The lower portion houses a tall rectangular mirror plate framed by delicate gilt moldings with intricate beaded and floral carving.
This mirror offers dramatic verticality and sculptural presence. Ideal placement in modern interiors include in an entryway as a statement architectural piece, leaned against a wall in a contemporary setting, or in a dining or living area to amplify the light and add classical refinement.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition with age appropriate wear
Dimensions:
Height: 75 in.
Width: 32.25 in.
Depth: 2 in.
Category: Trumeau Mirrors
Origin: France
Materials: Giltwood
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Mirror is painted in a soft, timeworn sage green with a beautifully aged patina. The frame is adorned with giltwood detailing and crowned by a dramatic relief of Medusa's head, flanked by symmetrical gilt floral and foliate scrollwork. Four gilt stars accent the upper panel. This upper section features an oval medallion centered with a modeled Medusa mask, an enduring motif drawn from Greco-Roman antiquity and popularized in French decorative arts. The lower portion houses a tall rectangular mirror plate framed by delicate gilt moldings with intricate beaded and floral carving.
This mirror offers dramatic verticality and sculptural presence. Ideal placement in modern interiors include in an entryway as a statement architectural piece, leaned against a wall in a contemporary setting, or in a dining or living area to amplify the light and add classical refinement.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition with age appropriate wear
Dimensions:
Height: 75 in.
Width: 32.25 in.
Depth: 2 in.
Category: Trumeau Mirrors
Origin: France
Materials: Giltwood
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition with age appropriate wear
Buyer's Premium
20%
18th Century Antique French Trumeau Mirror in Gilt Wood, Neoclassical
Estimate $3,000-$7,430
Starting Price
$3,000
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Mar 20, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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