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.
