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The Conservation of a Gilded Age Frame

The Conservation of a Gilded Age Frame

by April Hann Lanford | Apr 16, 2024 | Antique Frame, Conservation, Projects, Restoration

The hanging hardware failed on this gilded age frame, causing it to fall to the floor.  The impact resulted in several areas of damaged and missing ornamentation.The frame was cleaned using a combination of aqueous and dry methods.   The lifting areas...
The Treatment of a 19th c. Gilded English Frame

The Treatment of a 19th c. Gilded English Frame

by April Hann Lanford | Jun 5, 2023 | Antique Frame, Conservation, Projects

This 19th century frame arrived to us with several areas of loss and discolored overpaint.  The remaining compo ornamentation was very unstable throughout. The owner was able to save most of the fragments in a small bag for us to use during the treatment. The...
Restoration of an Antique French Marriage Mirror

Restoration of an Antique French Marriage Mirror

by April Hann Lanford | Apr 11, 2023 | Antique Frame, Conservation, Fire Damage, Projects

This early 20th c. XVI revival gilt marriage mirror was recovered by our team after a severe fire. The 22 karat gilded frame not only needed cleaning, to remove the soot, the gilding needed to be selectively stabilized. Areas of loss were filled with gesso. The fills...
Currier Before Ives: Conservation of an 1848 Democratic Presidential Campaign Lithograph

Currier Before Ives: Conservation of an 1848 Democratic Presidential Campaign Lithograph

by Artifact Services | Mar 15, 2022 | Antique Frame, Conservation, Projects

This lithograph of “The Presidents of the United States” published by Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813-1888) arrived at our studio in poor condition with water staining,  discoloration, tears,  and creasing. The glass on the accompanying frame...
It’s Never Too Late – The Marriage of a 19th Century Portrait and Frame

It’s Never Too Late – The Marriage of a 19th Century Portrait and Frame

by April Hann Lanford | Oct 7, 2021 | Antique Frame, Conservation, Projects

A Question of Engagement Our client arrived with this beautiful antique portrait and a 19th-century gilded frame that they purchased from an antique store. At first glance it seemed to be the perfect match, however, the portrait width and height did not match the...
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