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Antique Frame Restoration
From gilt baroque grandeur to traditional dutch styles, antique frames may have a multitude of delicate designs and decorations that require expert care.
As well as presenting paintings accurately, frames are also an important part of protecting the canvas, panel or paper. This means that if a frame becomes unstable, damaged or contaminated with decades of dust, the artwork itself will also be at risk.Â
Our team at Fine Art Restoration Company is on hand to offer solutions to damaged and dirty frames, including professional conservation cleaning and expert restoration of missing or damaged areas.Â
What Can We Restore?
- Missing or broken areas of decorationÂ
- Discolouration and build-up of dustÂ
- Gilding and areas of gold leaf applicationÂ
- Contamination from soot, smoke or nicotine
- Fire, water and mould damage
- Stability of the structure and joinsÂ
- Loose or broken hanging apparatusÂ
Whether your frame is from the renaissance or art deco period, we can provide accurate repairs with bespoke conservation treatments.Â
Age-related deterioration may see the frame become gradually more unstable over time. Frames can weaken if the gesso is left exposed.
Historic frames are most commonly in need of restoration due to perishing gold leaf and brittle ornate areas becoming susceptible to breakage.
All eras of frames can benefit from stabilisation and cleaning to ensure they are strong enough to hold and display an artwork or mirror.Â
Painting Conservation
We can restore an artwork alongside its frame, allowing for a safe and stable result that accounts for all areas of the display.
Our frame and easel painting conservators work closely together to provide the best outcome for each individual artwork.Â
We also provide new, strengthened hanging systems to ensure the artwork can be safely returned to a wall without fear of falling.Â
You can find out more about oil painting restoration here.
Mirror Glass
We can replace mirror glass in bespoke shapes and sizes. This is often required is the original is damaged beyond repair.
Whilst some mirrors age with a tarnish that enhances the antique appeal, others may leak dangerous metals and require disposal.
Smashed mirrors cannot be repaired seamlessly, so these will also need to be replaced.
Our team can also install mirror glass to empty or salvaged frames. We would also restore the surrounding structure to allow for a stable and visually pleasing result.
