Antique Mirrors

Philips Auctions sells an array of quality antique mirrors at our Melbourne auction house. During our regular Fine & Decorative Arts auctions, we are confident you will find something from the 19th and 20th century to suit any style.

We specialise in the following types of antique mirrors:

  • Victorian mantle
  • French Trumeau
  • French Pier
  • Art Nouvea
  • and more.

Selection of items from our recent sales

A FRENCH WALNUT MIRROR IN THE PROVINCIAL MANNER
Early 20th century. The rectangular mirror with a serpentine profile to the top, a small shelf below above a distressed shaped mirror flanked by pairs of recessed panels and a circular motif each lined with timber of contrasting hue.


AN ANTIQUE GILDED FRENCH PIER MIRROR IN THE LOUIS XV STYLE
19th century. The long elegant mirror having a shaped top with flowers and scrolling carved rocaille motifs, floral and leaf embellishments trailing down the channelled frame, with the original gilding and accompanied by an upholstered buttoned celadon velvet foot stool. As far as French antique mirrors go, this is truly a unique item. Mirror height: 266cm Width: 160cm Depth: 60cm


AN ART NOUVEAU ROSEWOOD AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL MIRROR
Circa: 1900. The rectangular mirror edged in ebony with a low arched crest, with satinwood stringing and mother-of-pearl stylised floral inlay. A great example of the vintage mirrors available at our Melbourne auction house. Length: 79cm Width: 48cm


A VICTORIAN MANTLE MIRROR
19th century. The rectangular mirror with curved corners, a decorative pierced and moulded shell and scrolling leaf form crest issuing sprays of oak leaves, with a moulded and beaded border and leaf scrolls to the lower corners. Height: 171cm Width: 104cm


A FRENCH TRUMEAU
Early 20th century. The distressed mirror of rectangular form with a beaded and rosette decorated gilded frame, the upper section with a roundel in relief with a cottage and farmyard scene in muted colours draped with applied festoons. Height: 119cm Width: 75cm

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