Mjc Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 We have just purchased an antique mirror which has a carved wooden decorative frame. One or two of the pieces of carving have been lost. Does anyone know of a supplier of carved decorative frame work in France, or a restorer in sw France (Charente Maritime)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verdigris Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I do framing, and am in NE Dordogne. I can supply antique copy frames, but as yet do not have the knowledge to restore a broken one. If I can be of help please contact me.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjc Posted September 17, 2006 Author Share Posted September 17, 2006 Many thanks. I have emailed you with a little more detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megans mum Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 HiI am a cabinet maker/french polisher so I may be of some assistance.Is the frame bare or polished wood or the gilt gesso type ?If it's gesso then you can take a plastecine mould of a good part and reproduce with plaster of paris and re-gilt.If its polished wood I,m afraid that you dont have a choice but to seek the help of a restorer. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjc Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 Many thanks for your reply.The frame is carved wood and we have taken it to a local restorer to replace the missing pieces. His estimate is quite high, but we appreciate the intricacy of the work involved.Now looking forward to seeing the finished job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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