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Frames and Gilded Objects Conservation
The Frames and Gilded Objects Department specializes in the conservation of 12th-21st century gilded works which require structural repair, stabilization, casting, carving, gilding, toning, and inpainting. The unique beauty of the gilded surface is conserved by this department's talented staff to museum standards.
Please click here to read a feature about Arts and Crafts Frames, by Ann Kennedy-Haag, Chief Conservator of Frames and Gilded Surfaces.
Treatment Examples:
Post treatment: Italian Neoclassical style arm chair
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Arts and Craft Period styled after the 16th century Auricular style. Hurricane damage. Treatment included the retention of original gilding, loss compensation, in-gilding loss areas only, and toning.
In progress: One of a pair, Gilded Console Table with Marble Top
Post treatment
Post treatment, detail
Pre treatment: Late 19th century after the George III style. An example of hurricane damage. Treatment included mold remediation, retention of original material, loss compensation, in-gilding and toning.
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Traditional water gilding with 23 karat gold leaf |
Pretreatment: Tête - à - tête sofa with hurricane damage
Post treatment: Tête - à - tête sofa
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