by April Hann Lanford | Jan 20, 2026 | Custom Framing, Projects
The Treatment ofThe Prodigal Son Tending the Swine1538 Engraving by Hans Sebald Beham At Artifact, we specialize in museum-quality conservation and the careful preservation of historically significant works on paper. A recent project involved the treatment of a...
by April Hann Lanford | Jan 8, 2026 | Custom Framing, Projects
Museum Quality Framing of Guitare et partition sur guéridon, by Pablo Picasso At Artifact, we are committed to preserving and showcasing works of fine art using techniques that honor the artist’s vision and the integrity of the object. A recent project...
by April Hann Lanford | Dec 9, 2024 | Custom Framing, Projects
An Inspired Charles Prendergast Frame for a Turn of the Century Portrait Charles Prendergast was a renowned frame-maker at the turn of the century. He is the brother of painter, Maurice Prendergast. Charles believed picture frames should “bring out...
by April Hann Lanford | Nov 8, 2024 | Conservation, Projects
A cherished still life before treatment. We received this striking still life from 1960 in need of conservation. The artist applied the oil paint to a primed canvas using a paintbrush and pallet knife. The technique created a heavy, textured impasto...
by April Hann Lanford | Sep 30, 2024 | Custom Framing, Projects
The creation of a custom gilded frame for an heirloom portrait A Portrait by William Carqueville This beautiful portrait from the early 1930s was painted by Chicago artist, William Carqueville (1871-1946). He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and briefly...
by April Hann Lanford | Sep 9, 2024 | Conservation, Projects, Restoration
This 19th century monumental urn arrived to us with a broken post that was heavily corroded. Old previous, failed attempts to repair were evident. The urn was carefully cleaned and disassembled. A new mechanical fastener was installed and the urn properly...