Before Restoration: Damaged frame


With losses recarved by hand


After Restoration

 

FRAME RESTORATION
We encourage clients to keep and restore their original or antique frames whenever possible. Historically when a frame was commissioned for an individual painting, its cost was often equal to or more than the painting itself. Over time, most of these antique frames were damaged by amateur repairs and painting over the gold leaf, stressful environmental conditions, poor storage and rough handling. We are highly skilled in all aspects of framing and frame restoration. We provide cleaning, paint removal, structural and ornament repair, re-carving, casting, gilding and refinishing for any type of frame, whether it's plaster, gesso, compo or carved wood.

 

FRAMING SERVICES &
ANTIQUE FRAME GALLERY
The Guild has a unique gallery devoted solely to frames, and has the largest selection of antique and semi-antique frames in the South. Our artisans can also reproduce frames from any period, match an existing frame or create one from an original design. Additionally, we offer the highest quality conservation framing services with an emphasis on appropriate materials and on creativity in design.

 



Before Restoration

After Restoration


Before Restoration

After Restoration


Before Restoration

After Restoration


Before Restoration

After Restoration


Before Restoration

After Restoration


Before Restoration

After Restoration


Before Restoration

After Restoration

Before After

Before After



Before Repair

Late 19th century composition over wood spandrel frame with severe losses throughout due to exposure to moisture and humidity.

After Restoration
Fully restored with all losses replaced, all compo stabilized and surface cleaned and re-gilded were necessary.



Before Repair: corner detail


After Restoration: Corner detail




Before Restoration

After Restoration
Detail of multi-part 19th century composition over wood frame.  Note poor condition of original finish which had been lost.  White areas on 'before' picture depict the areas that were lost and restored.  Inner liner section was restored separately and added when complete.

Before Restoration

After Restoration




NEW ORLEANS CONSERVATION GUILD HOME PAGE

Contact us for more information:
New Orleans Conservation Guild, Inc.
3620 Royal Street
New Orleans, La. 70117

Phone: (504) 944-7900
Fax: (504) 944-8750
restoration@art-restoration.com