Frame Dimensions
is equipped to provide the proper restoration and conservation for easel to
mural-size paintings, frames and other art objects such as antique sepia photos.
It is the only studio in the Hartford Connecticut area able to provide for the
conservation and restoration of both paintings and frames by a professional
staff on the premises. Frame Dimensions also works on site to inspect
collections, assess treatment priorities and to restore murals or other
non-removable art. Often interns from the U.S. and abroad augment the permanent
staff.
At the studio or in the field, treatment
begins with the careful examination of the object. Costs
can be estimated based on the condition of the object, its size and difficulty
of the required treatment. During restoration, clients are encouraged to visit
the studio to view the progress on objects they entrust to us. A written report
and photographic documentation are given to the owner after work is completed.
The Art Restoration/Conservation Studio is
operated and managed by Master Restorer
Tim Hall who has worked in the conservation and restoration of paintings and
related art since 1975. Tim has been
teaching restoration to his interns for over 20 years. He also gives seminars to
his clients, both private
and cooperate, writes articles, and demonstrates for many trade and news
publications. Tim attended Southern Illinois University 1965-1971 as an
undergraduate in business management. Studied and interned
under the tutelage of Saul and Joy Babbin with Master Restorers International
from 1979 to 1983. Tim is a member of the
Society of Gilders, conserves and restores frames for paintings and mirrors
as well as other gilt objects. He is a listed artist in American Artist of
Renowned, and received in 1993 a Connecticut Congressional Citation in
recognition of his being a Framer and Artist par Excellence.
Clients include many private collectors,
churches, historical societies, auction houses, fine arts dealers and even other
restoration studios. His conservation work has been featured in articles in
Décor Magazine.
Art & Frame Restoration Services
Frame Dimensions offers a number of art
restoration services, all performed on the premises, under the management of
Master restorer Tim Hall, fully insured, and all work is guaranteed to your
complete satisfaction.
Original Oils and Acrylics on canvas or board
Neutralizing, cleaning and removal of
surface dirt, stains, wall paint, smoke, etc.
Removal of old linseed oil and yellowing
varnishes.
Removal of improperly over-painted and
unprofessionally repaired paintings.
Restoration & repairs to badly cracked or
blistered paintings.
Lining or adding a new canvas backing to
torn or damaged paintings.
Repairing of holes, tears, dents, scrapes,
scratches and flaking paint.
Filling and repainting missing areas and
badly damaged areas, (exact color and brush stroke matching).
Re-stretching and tightening of loose
canvases.
Replacement of damaged or broken stretcher
bars.
Final varnishing and drying.
Watercolors, Serigraphs, Etchings, Engravings, and other paper art
Neutralization of acidity in the art’s
paper.
Archival conservation mounting of art on
proper archival backing.
Repairing of holes, scrapes, cuts, paper
punctures and dents.
Removal of dirt, and other soiling.
Repainting and restoration of the art
image.
Repair and Air brushing on damaged antique
sepia photos.
Archival Conservation framing with ultra
violet protective glazing.
Antique and Contemporary Frames
Corner repair, re-gluing, and closing.
Replace missing ornamentation, casting new,
or carving to match.
Repair of cracked or broken plaster.
Touch up of missing gold leaf.
Full re-gilding (oil sizing or water gild
23k gold).
Refinishing of natural wood frames.
Extensive selection of hand made museum
quality reproduction period frames.
All restoration is documented both in writing and photographically.
