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Restoring period gilding.(collection of decorative arts)

The Magazine Antiques

| March 01, 2006 | Ledes, Allison Eckardt | COPYRIGHT 2006 Brant Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Since period frames--those used to surround and embellish mirror glass, paintings, and other works of art--are rarely handled because they hang safely out of harm's way, they would appear to be among the best preserved of all antiques. However, when moved from one location to another they may suffer losses in their decorative elements, abrasions to the gilding, chipping, or a weakening where the corners are mitered. These are the types of problems that lead collectors to seek the services of a well-trained and experienced restorer such as Gold Leaf Designs, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Founded in 1987 by Alan Shuptrine, the firm has restored period frames for collectors and museums all over the South. Among its clients are the High Museum of Art ...

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