For over 40 years I have restored painted collectibles. Examples include antique carousel animals, painted furniture, and statuary. Each restoration is unique and often includes research and reconstruction.
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| Cracked arm and surgical cut for replacement | The arm of this new statue cracked and separated as the wood dried. We created a new piece of "jewelry" to hide the seam and prevent a recurrence. Gold leaf highlights were added. | Completed statue restoration for Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Woodacre, CA. | ||
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| Three of 20 restored statues for the St. Vincents Church Nativity Scene. Statues were made in Germany in 1906. |
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| The state of the Nativity Scene before restoration. |
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| Progression of fire damaged German hutch restoration. Lower right is the restored top. | Finished piece | |
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| Detail of fire damage | Restored | |
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| Early 20th century "Our Lady of Grace" statue. Hands and other elements were badly damaged and restored. |
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| Restored statues from the St. Vincents Church Nativity Scene. |
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| Anton Fuetsch, master woodcarver |
