Gilding Traditional Water and Oil Gilding with authentic and contemporary materials (12 karats to 24 karats gold leaves, palladium, aluminum, copper, silver and Dutch metal). Gilding on Wood, Stone, Glass, Metal and Plaster, on Fine Furniture, Objects d'art, Frames, Rods, Rings and Finials. |
Lacquer & Japanning & Polychrome Finishes Authentic pigments and techniques; papier-mache and Verre Eglomise. |
Architectural Installations Interior and Exterior Architectural Gilding of any scale. |
Restoration Repairs of breaks, losses, cracks, scratches, flakes of any surface and structure, the fabrication of missing wood, including elaborate wood carvings and recutting of gesso. |
Conservation All efforts will be made to stabilize and preserve original materials without compromising the utility of an object. Before any treatment we will advise the client on the individual course of action appropriate to the historic context. |
Reproduction Contemporary and antique objects, whether architectural elements or furniture can be reproduced applying traditional techniques from gilding to lacquer. |
Estimates Sheelin Wilson would be pleased to discuss your project and estimates with you. Preliminary estimates can be given by sending or e-mailing photos. Pre-sale estimates at auction houses are available on request. |
Sheelin Wilson Gilding Studio 315 East 91st Street (between First and Second Avenue) New York, NY 10128 Studio (212) 722-2089 Fax (212) 722-9491 SheelinW@aol.com |