by Artifact Services | Nov 11, 2021 | Conservation, Projects
Leonard Baskin (August 15, 1922 – June 3, 2000) was a prominent, award-winning artist of the mid-20th century. Spanning the mediums of sculpture, printmaking, illustration, and graphic design, and founding Gehenna Press (1942–2000), his work captures...
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...
by April Hann Lanford | Aug 23, 2021 | Custom Framing, Projects, Vitrines
The Inspiration From the moment our client came to us with her elegant Vera Wang Hayley Wedding Gown and the desire to have it on display, we were in love with the idea. The elaborate gown was far too strikingly elegant to be tucked away in an...
by April Hann Lanford | Jul 12, 2021 | Conservation, Furniture Restoration, Projects
Years of Use We had the privilege of restoring an antique Louis XV style desk and extending its legacy. This heirloom 18th-century style writing desk has sustained years of use, and exposure from sunlight and climate fluctuation. While windows provide a great...
by April Hann Lanford | Jun 8, 2021 | Conservation, Furniture Restoration, Projects, Water Damage
The son of a carpenter, French designer Louis Vuitton Malletier started his career as an apprentice at a box-making and packing workshop at the age of thirteen. In 1854, Vuitton started his business from the ground up with his state-of-the-art steamer trunks. The...