FRAME RESTORATION
Lowy restores damaged frames to museum standards. Just like works of art, antique frames start showing signs of damage due to improper handling, less than ideal environmental conditions or simply the passage of time. Using time-tested restoration treatments, Lowy corrects any surface or structural problems while maintaining the historical integrity of the frame and observing the highest conservation standards
Once under Lowy’s experienced care, damaged frames are structurally stabilized, missing ornamentation is repaired or replaced, and finishes are matched and restored. Lowy’s skilled carvers, joiners and gilders routinely work with antique frames and furniture of all styles and periods, using methods that incorporate a blend of tradition and technology.
FRAME RESTORATION TREATMENTS
Lowy’s artisans stabilize the joinery, treat flaking gesso and gesso losses, and replace missing surface decoration with either hand-carved giltwood or newly cast composition ornaments identical to the originals, taking great care to ensure the color and karat of newly applied gold leaf is harmonious with the original gilding, before duplicating the antique patina.
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Are you looking to repair a valuable frame that was recently damaged? Is there an antique frame in your collection that needs to be restored? Do you have a frame in your collection that you think is valuable and wonder if it’s worth restoring? Lowy has you covered.
ART, IMPROVED.
Lowy offers guidance and expertise for our clients’ individual framing and fine art conservation needs. Providing our clients with the most comprehensive curatorial fine art services is Lowy’s north star.
Our consultants offer unparalleled knowledge and personalized assistance in everything from assessing the condition of artwork and recommending proper conservation treatments to providing aesthetically appropriate frames.
Lowy’s reputation for excellence is largely due to our staff of highly educated professional art conservators, artisans, museum-quality frame consultants, photographers and art handlers.
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