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...
Restoration
The articles below are intended to give a feel for the services and products sold by Gadsby’s. If you have a requirement which isn’t represented below it doesn’t mean we can’t help. Please call us and ask.
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...
Oil paintings cleaned
The images above show the before and after of an oil painting recently cleaned at Gadsbys. The patches on the side of the first image show just a...
Cleaning Paintings
Cleaning paintings is one of our most common restoration tasks. Hopefully you can get a feel for the change we achieve from these images. But, in...