Restoration Archives - Gadsby's Picture Framing, Restoration and Art Supplies

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Damaged painting and frame

Restoring a horse oil painting and frameHere we show before images of a damaged oil painting of a horse and the frame which was also damaged. And...

Saving the Tiger (painting)

Restoring a painting of a tigerA few before and after images of a recent restoration/cleaning commission on a painting of a tiger. It was an oil...

Plaster figure restoration

Restoring a plaster figureThis plaster figure was brought in broken, tatty and badly worn. We have filled it, glued it and re-painted it so it looks...

Antique chair restoration

Restoring antique chairsRemember a time when people could visit shops? Well, back when that was still acceptable, a client brought in a couple of...

Picture frame regilded and oil painting cleaned

Regilding a picture frame Sometimes the frame of a picture carries as much sentimental value as the oil painting it holds. So, while we are...

Restoring an Oil Painting

Restoring an oil painting - a multi skilled jobRestoring an oil painting requires a range of skills and techniques. The first task is to identify...

Oil painting stretching and restoration

Every restoration job is different This oil painting came in looking a little worse for wear. It wasn't framed and, on this occassion, we were not...

Picture Restoration Service

If you look at our website you will see many examples of paintings which we have repaired and restored to their former glory. This is a process...

Repairing a damaged painting

Sometimes when clients bring in damaged paintings we learn how the damage occurred, other times we are left to guess. This one left us guessing....

Lions Ears Repair!

Two clients brought in lion ornaments (one lion, one lioness) for repair. Each ornament had one broken ear which was successfully repaired as shown...