Decorative painted & gilded surfaces

The three photographs show the original paintwork which was covered in yellowing varnish and the final finish. I gently removed this to reveal the original paint colours and gilding. I replaced some missing gilded lines and repaired and matched to the existing paint colours and gold. The transformation was incredible and i imagine once the upholstery was re-instated,  the chaise once again became a stylish and elegant piece of furniture.

Restoration and renovation of antique chair

I have just finished restoring a variety of antique gilded chairs in London. You can see this finished one and watch the progress through the photographs. It is amazing how much a really good clean can improve the look and appearance of the surface. I used a combination of water and oil gilding with 23.5 carat gold to restore the areas of repair and damage. My client had inherited them from his grandmother and was delighted to have them restored to the golden lustre he remembered as young child and now can put them in pride of  place in his own home.

Repairing damaged surfaces of silver or gold leaf

I had a wonderful day out of London travelling to Sussex to do a gilding repair on site. The silver gilded mantelpiece had sustained some damage and the client needed the area be restored to the existing finish on the fireplace. I also had to match some beautiful paint effects that had been added to give a unique characteristic finish to the silver. Although a challenge i was very pleased with the final finish. I had to take the last photograph at the end of the day so  the colours appear different due to the lighting. 

To complete my day trip I managed to fit in visiting Hastings and a glimpse of the sea!