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Restoration, Preservation and Custom Framing Services

Restoration, Preservation and Custom Framing Services

by April Hann Lanford | Mar 12, 2024 | Antique Frame, Conservation, Disaster Planning, Fire Damage, Furniture Restoration, Restoration, Water Damage

With our talented team, we restore, preserve and display a variety of fine art, frames, mirrors, furniture and objects at our downtown studio in Chicago. Every piece is individually conditioned, and detailed treatment proposals are provided for client approval....
Currier Before Ives: Conservation of an 1848 Democratic Presidential Campaign Lithograph

Currier Before Ives: Conservation of an 1848 Democratic Presidential Campaign Lithograph

by Artifact Services | Feb 15, 2022 | Antique Frame, Conservation, Projects

This lithograph of “The Presidents of the United States” published by Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813-1888) arrived at our studio in poor condition with water staining,  discoloration, tears,  and creasing. The glass on the accompanying frame...
It’s Never Too Late – The Marriage of a 19th Century Portrait and Frame

It’s Never Too Late – The Marriage of a 19th Century Portrait and Frame

by April Hann Lanford | Oct 7, 2021 | Antique Frame, Restoration

A Question of Engagement Our client arrived with this beautiful antique portrait and a 19th-century gilded frame that they purchased from an antique store. At first glance it seemed to be the perfect match, however, the portrait width and height did not match the...
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