Frame restoration

Frames, both antique and contemporary, can be considered art in their own right. They support the subject matter and often reflect an artwork’s provenance, culture and history. However, like anything exposed to the environment, frames can deteriorate over time, or be acquired or inherited in a state of disrepair.

Sometimes, instead of replacing these frames, a more sympathetic and sustainable solution can be achieved through restoration. Using proven restoration techniques, ARTSHOP’s skilled practitioners in Toowoomba can appraise, advise on, repair and restore a wide variety of frames, and rehouse the artwork.

Our frame restoration ranges from repairing cracks, chips, scratches, damaged finishes, loose joints and broken corners to consolidating flaking gesso, recasting missing ornament and restoring the gilding on antique and period frames.

Turnaround time on custom restoration projects are typically longer than frame replacement, so please discuss your restoration requirements with the ARTSHOP team well in advance.