restoring frames and paintings
Přísečná near Český Krumlov · 25 min from Č. Budějovice · Free consultation
what's involved
An old frame with a broken ornament or faded gilding isn't rubbish — it's a piece of history that can be brought back to life. A quality historic frame is often worth more after restoration than any new replacement. We replace missing ornaments, regild with gold leaf, retouch cracks and return the frame's original lustre. For paintings we provide expert cleaning and conservation — always considered and documented.
what you get
Rescuing damaged frames
Broken ornaments, cracks, snapped corners — we replace and retouch them so the repair can't be spotted.
Gilding with gold leaf
Regilding, patination, toning. We give a historic frame back its depth and lustre, not a cheap imitation.
Gentle cleaning of paintings
Expert surface cleaning of oils and prints. We remove dust, grime and yellowed varnish — the colours come alive.
Conservation for the future
We stabilise the current condition and protect the piece from further decay, so it lasts for generations more.
A record of every intervention
We document the before and after and the work carried out. You know exactly what was done to the piece.
A network of licensed restorers
For the most demanding jobs we work with licensed restorers. We won't overreach at the expense of your piece.
how it works
You bring the frame or painting. We assess the extent of the damage and propose an approach.
We agree on the scope of restoration — from a basic repair to a complete renewal.
We repair, replace and retouch the frame. For paintings we carry out cleaning and conservation.
We hand over the restored piece with documentation of the work carried out.
25 min from Budějovice
In Přísečná you'll find a choice of 1,000+ Larson-Juhl profiles, museum-grade standards and a personal, unhurried approach. The consultation is free.
questions and answers
Is it worth restoring an old frame?
Often yes — a quality historic frame looks better and is worth more after restoration than a new one. Whether it pays off for your particular piece, we'll tell you honestly at the consultation.
How long does restoration take?
It depends on the extent of the damage. A simple repair is usually done within days; a full restoration takes weeks to months. We give the timeline upfront.
How much does restoration cost?
The price follows the scope of the work — retouching one corner is one thing, a full regilding another. You'll get a quote after we've assessed the piece, with no commitment.
Do you clean oil paintings too?
Basic surface cleaning, yes. For more demanding work — removing overpaint, repairing cracks — we work with a licensed restorer so the piece isn't put at risk.
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Free consultation · 25 min from Č. Budějovice · 1,000+ frame profiles
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