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Repairing smashed ceramics

Fixing a broken china lamp This lamp came into Gadsby's in 24 pieces of varying sizes. The client was sure (or at least hopeful) that they had all...

White film on painting

This oil painting came in for cleaning and re-framing. It was very dirty and had a white film covering the entire picture. The painting was signed...

Out-size picture framing

Framing a 9 ft wide map Not all picture framing jobs are the same. The vast majority of the work our framing team performs would fit within the...

Cecil J. Thornton – Wistow Hall

Cecil J. Thornton, arguably Leicester's most successful and celebrated artist, used to sell some of his paintings through Gadsby's of Leicester. Now...

Torn oil painting repaired

Idyllic country scene repaired It happens sometimes that a painting gets damaged. Maybe trying to hang it in a new spot and the fixing is pushed...

Box framing odd items

Box frame for drum heads Framing never gets boring. We get to see and work with beautiful paintings, photo's, signed shirts and sometimes other odd...

Oil Painting Restoration

Damaged oil painting for repair and cleaning This very calming oil painting of a man and his dogs in the hills of Scotland was brought in for repair...

Framing signed sports memorabilia

When we are asked to frame the shirts, caps, boots etc which have been worn (and then signed) by some of the most famous sports people we see on...

Big Picture Restoration

These two pictures were damaged by a fire at a restaurant on Melton Road in Leicester. Water damaged picture The first image below shows a picture...

New picture frame mouldings

Extending your frame choices We recently added a few new mouldings to our already wide selection. But don't worry, picking the best looking frame...

Partly cleaned oil painting

During the cleaning process A great example of a partly cleaned oil painting. The top right hand corner has been cleaned leaving the original...

4 brushes offer – £15

..a great deal - brushes for watercolours, acrylics and oils! We are offering a great deal during February with 4 brushes for £15. Individually...

Damaged Figurine of Stan Laurel repaired

Broken arm & fingers This figurine of Stan Laurel came in with a broken arm and fingers and looking like he lost out in his last stunt. The...

NEC Creative Craft & Art Show

Creative Craft & Art ShowWe recently spent five days at the N E C for the Creative Craft and Art show. It was a very busy five days, the first...

Damaged certificate frame

Ornate certificate frame damagedThis very ornate frame had been damaged over the decades. The frame, decorated with carved cricket bats and balls,...

Oil painting needing restoration and a new frame

What is that "dingy picture"?When the grand-kids ask what the dingy picture on your wall represents it might be time to consider getting the old...

Picture framing

Picture Framing is fulfilling! Some jobs are more satisfying than others. Framing pictures can be very fulfilling if you take the view that your...

Oil painting to be cleaned

Oil painting to be cleaned and reframedGood artists might have the pleasure of seeing people's face light up when they see their paintings for the...

Brush cleaning products

In this blog Jane takes a second look at cleaning your brushes - focussing on some of the products available. Read the first article Cleaning...

Picture frame repairs

Some simple jobs, others are more involvedSometimes picture frames get badly damaged in one 'big' accident. More commonly, the frame is damaged a...

Frame damaged and hole in oil

Family favourite with damaged frame and a hole in the oil paintingWear and tear on a picture can take many forms. For this nude, the frame has been...

Using decoupage to make a greeting card

Decoupage was a popular pastime in the Victorian era. It involved the cutting out of printed decorative paper and applying the cut paper pieces onto...