Restored detail of 19th century English mirror.

Restored detail of 19th century English mirror.

19th Century Federal Style Eagle

19th Century Federal Style Eagle

Shown after full restoration treatment.  Most severe worm damage is to left wing. Treated with structural consolidation and in-gilding of affected area.

 

19th century American Girandole Mirror

19th century American Girandole Mirror

Severely damaged, required cleaning, reconstruction and partial re-gilding that was carefully treated to preserve proper character.

19th Century Ornate Chair

19th Century Ornate Chair

Detail of losses prior to restoration

19th Century Gilded Ornate chair

19th Century Gilded Ornate chair

Proper museum conservation using reversible materials

19th century gilded ornate chair

19th century gilded ornate chair

Shown after structural stabilization and consolidation, followed by careful reconstruction of losses, conservative in-gilding and in-painting.

19th Century Butler’s chair

19th Century Butler’s chair

Detail shows example of damage occurring over structure. Shown in process of filling losses.

19th century Butler’s chair

19th century Butler’s chair

Larger view shown fully restored, following museum requirements for conservation treatment, limited to damaged areas.

20th Century sculpture of a Native American on Horseback

20th Century sculpture of a Native American on Horseback

This sculpture was damaged on one arm and one leg. Restoration consisted of stabilization, rebuilding losses and inpainting with faux bronze technique in affected areas.

In-painting to match character of original bronzed patina

In-painting to match character of original bronzed patina

20th Century sculpture of an Indian riding a horse

20th Century sculpture of an Indian riding a horse

Shown completed after full restoration process. 

 

Carved Oak Frame

Carved Oak Frame

Detail of heavily carved oak frame that was extended both ways and had half spandrel made to accommodate new art.

 

Carved Oak Frame

Carved Oak Frame

To perfectly match particular wood grain and carving style of the artist, extension ornaments were made through casting, followed by in-gilding and antique finishing to match existing patina.

English Tole Lamp Circa 1900

English Tole Lamp Circa 1900

Detail of damage on body of metal lamp.

English Tole Lamp Circa 1900

English Tole Lamp Circa 1900

Same detail as ‘before’ photo showing in-painted area

English Tole Lamp Circa 1900

English Tole Lamp Circa 1900

This image shows the same part of this lamp before and after it is restored. 

English Tole Lamp Circa 1900

English Tole Lamp Circa 1900

This image shows the same section of this lamp before and after restoration. 

17th Century Carved Spanish Frame

17th Century Carved Spanish Frame

This frame was made larger to accommodate a new paintings dimensions. 

17th Century Carved Spanish Frame

17th Century Carved Spanish Frame

Finish treatment is applied to new areas to perfectly match original.

17th Century Italian Frame Reproduction

17th Century Italian Frame Reproduction

Reproduction frame is shown at this stage before finishing is applied, to match patina of original frame, sitting on the outside.

17th Century Italian Frame Reproduction

17th Century Italian Frame Reproduction

Process consisted on casting, gessoing, gold leafing, sgraffito of design and antique finishing to imitate original patina.

17th century Italian Cassetta frame

17th century Italian Cassetta frame

This frame was reduced in size to accommodate a new painting dimension. Cuts were restored to be unnoticeable on the front face of the frame as well as the back side.

 

17th century Italian Cassetta frame

17th century Italian Cassetta frame

Restoration process was restricted to areas of cuts and pre-existing damage. Work involved harmonization of faux marble, flower design and in-gilding.

 

17th Century Italian Sgraffito Style frame

17th Century Italian Sgraffito Style frame

Reproduction frame at this stage shows complete sgraffito design before antique finish is applied.

17th century Italian sgraffito style frame

17th century Italian sgraffito style frame

Process consists on gessoing, silver and gold leafing, sgraffito of design and antique finishing.

XV Century Italian Tabernacle Frame

XV Century Italian Tabernacle Frame

Detail of damaged part of the frame. Losses show small example of severity of its original state, which in some sections was simply a shell of wood.

XV Century Italian Tabernacle Frame

XV Century Italian Tabernacle Frame

Same detail after meticulous treatment restricted to affected areas

1940’s Ceramic Bust

1940’s Ceramic Bust

This sculpture arrived broken into several pieces. Put back together and restructured.

1940’s Ceramic Bust

1940’s Ceramic Bust

Rebuilt missing areas along with proper consolidation and localized in-painting.