by April Hann Lanford | Nov 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...
by April Hann Lanford | Aug 24, 2024 | Custom Framing, Projects
We recently framed this pair of figures, Dancing Hare Toddy and Dancing Kong Tamari, c. 1980, by Chicago Imagist, Karl Wirsum. Each figure was archivally hinged and elevated within the shadowbox frame to allow more visual depth. The simplicity and contrast of the...
by April Hann Lanford | Aug 2, 2024 | Conservation, Projects, Restoration
In the late 19th century when Victorian homes were cold and drafty, having cold silverware was a concern. Spoon warmers were considered a fashionable way for the hostess to warm serving spoons. Boiling water would be poured into this shell shaped vessel...