Objects, Frames & Collections

Frame Restoration

Structural consolidation and aesthetic restoration of gilded and carved frames. Services include gesso consolidation, fill and modeling of missing ornament, re-gilding, and surface integration, with written condition documentation on every project.

Overview

Frames are integral to the presentation and protection of fine art, and historic gilded frames carry their own significant value. Frame restoration addresses structural failures in the wood substrate, losses and damage to the gesso ground, deterioration of gilded surfaces, and the accumulated effects of cleaning attempts that have stripped or abraded original surfaces. Our treatments follow the same reversibility standards applied to paintings.

Common Needs

Missing or damaged gesso ornament requiring fill and modeling
Flaking and lifting gesso layers requiring consolidation
Water damage causing swelling, warping, or gesso loss
Worn, abraded, or missing gilding
Structural breaks and detached corner joints
Previous repairs using inappropriate fills or gold paint cover-ups

Documentation Provided

Condition report noting gilding type, technique, and losses
Pre- and post-treatment photographs
Treatment record with all materials specified

Who This Serves

Historic frames are frequently damaged alongside the paintings they house during water, fire, and transit incidents. Our documentation addresses frame damage separately from the painting, providing the granular line-item detail that insurance claims often require.

Related Services

Fine Art & Paintings

Examination and treatment of oil paintings, acrylics, and mixed-media works on canvas and panel. Services include structural support, surface cleaning, varnish removal, loss compensation, and visual reintegration, with written condition documentation on every project.

Objects, Frames & Collections

Objects & Collectibles

Treatment and repair of decorative arts, sculpture, ceramics, metals, sports memorabilia, taxidermy, and specialty collectibles. Services address structural failures, surface deterioration, prior repairs, and corrosion across a wide range of materials and object types.

Documentation & Insurance Support

Condition reports, line-item treatment estimates, salvage coordination, and claims documentation for insurance carriers, adjusters, and policyholders. All documentation is structured to meet carrier and adjuster requirements throughout the claims process.

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