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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 of finish and damaged areas of ornamentation weere consolidated using an archival adhesive.  The ornamentation loss were infilled, cast and selectively carved.

The fabrication of a custom gilded frame for an heirloom 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 in Paris. While he is known for his realistic paintings, he is most recognized for his lithographic illustrations. His work was published in literary magazines such as Lippencotts, International, Harper’s, Scribner’s, etc. Read more to learn more about the step-by-step process of making a custom finished corner frame for this stunning portrait.