These 19th Century Twin Mirrors were mishandled and the original Gesso of these Traditionally Water Gilded Frames was begining to crack and splinter off. There was also evidence of a previous attempt at repair work, as Gold Pigment Paint resided in certain areas around each frame where chips and nicks once previously left the the [...]
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“New-View” Antique
April 18th, 2010 No Comments
Buried Treasure! We were asked to Re-Gild and Revive this antique French settee purchased at this years Round Top Antique Market to better suit its intended new life. Traveling to Houston to work on location at Key’s Upholstery, we soon discovered that there was more value to this piece than what met the eye. Under [...]
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