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Restoration of a missing element

Restoration of a missing element

Restauration of a missing element. For this damaged pediment of a 19th century mirror, we recreated the missing element by integrating it as closely as possible with the existing gilding. A patina was applied to make up for the damage.​For all your restoration needs

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Restoration of frescoes

Restoration of frescoes

Restoration of frescoes. We use our expertise in the restoration of wall decorations, on site. We are able to create pictorial decorations with lime according to any request and according to all the requirements for the restoration of existing works.For all your restoration needs

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Paper restoration

Paper restoration

Restoration on paper supports. The workshop restores works on paper such as charcoal, pastel, photo, drawing, lithograph, poster, engraving, etc. We intervene using the appropriate techniques for the works, such as immersion, consolidation and reintegration.[dsm_before_after_image...

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Gilding Woodwork and Ceilings

Gilding Woodwork and Ceilings

Gilding your ceilings and woodwork with fine gold. We intervene to enhance your interior decorations such as: stucco, rosettes and furniture, according to the techniques of classic gilding with fine gold, silver or patinated brass. We use existing models to carry out the decorations, including faux marble, faux wood and trompe-l’oeil.For all your...

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Restoration of a 19th Century Console – the steps

Restoration of a 19th Century Console – the steps

The different stages of restoration of a 19th century console table. This small 19th century console table had degradations on the whole of its sculpture, its gilding was very damaged. We proceeded with the mechanical removal of the degraded primers and reassembled the whole piece. The gilding primers are made of Blanc de Meudon and rabbit skin...

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Restoration of a Romantic period painting

Restoration of a Romantic period painting

This heavily soiled board was fractured. After protecting the fragile areas, it was re-stretched on its frame, then a cleaning and a lightening of varnish returned its original brightness. Minimal retouching was carried out and a spray varnish applied to protect the whole piece.The frame was cleaned while preserving the original gold.For all your...

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Restoration of a gilded wooden statue

Restoration of a gilded wooden statue

This polychrome gilded wooden statue showed numerous signs of damage. Its carved support was weakened and cracked. Grafting was necessary to stabilise it. New primers were applied and partial gilding with fine gold leaf was carried out while maintaining the gold still in good condition. A remedial patina will prolong its authentic aspect. The...

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Restoration of a gilded mirror

Restoration of a gilded mirror

This mirror had badly damaged gilding and some ornamental elements were missing. After removing the overpainting and repairing the entire structure, it was returned to its original state. The gilding is 22-carat fine gold leaf which is applied using distemper and polished with agate stone.For all your restoration needs

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Golden walls

Golden walls

Large surfaces may be gilded at the request of decorators, architects and private clients. Here, for the Bauhaus exhibition at Pompidou-Metz and in the spa for a large hotel.For all your restoration needs

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Restoration of a painting on wood

Restoration of a painting on wood

This restoration required a long, meticulous and technically demanding intervention in order to preserve it in an optimally stable condition. This panel was weakened by the use of glued and screwed boards. The unstable paint layer had to be protected and completely re-fixed, followed by the removal of the boards and construction of a batten...

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Restoration of a Provençal mirror

Restoration of a Provençal mirror

 This oval mirror was weakened by broken elements and the golds were particularly worn. The garland was reconstructed at the request of the owner.A fine gold gilding was partially applied and light patinas, which harmonize the whole piece.For all your restoration needs

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Restoration of a 17th century painting

Restoration of a 17th century painting

This painting was weakened by the flaking paint layer. Following complete stabilisation, it was cleaned and re-hung on a canvass with stretcher bar keys. The numerous gaps were filled and retouched. A protective spray varnish was applied.For all your restoration needs

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Restoration of a 19th century painting

Restoration of a 19th century painting

This painting had some discolouration, making it difficult to read. Following cleaning and lightening the varnish, the painting recovered its original freshness. The frame was entirely restored, preserving the original golds and re-patinating. The missing ornaments were remodelled according to the existing ones.For all your restoration needs

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