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
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