Lancelot Sheldrick
Lancelot Sheldrick

Lance began this project by consulting with his client about specific moulding and glass. Lance is always happy to give his professional advice where needed on how to achieve the best result for the client. He is able to adapt and use the best bits of existing designs to make a handcrafted, personal frame to order. He is dedicated to poviding the highest possible quality for the best price. 

 

Because the painting is pastel, special adaptations are needed for the frame to ensure the painting does not come into contact with the glass (causing damage to the work through smudging). A slip has been inserted to lift the glass from the pastel surface.

 

As you can see here, the use of low refelctive glass means the picture remains clear with minimal reflections even when tilted into the light. 

Even the most damaged work can be saved

Over the years Lancelot has restored hundreds of gilt gesso frames.  These large, ornate frames are very vulnerable to damage.  The corners can be knocked easily when pictures are moved and Lancelot has developed an invisible restoration technique of recarving the missing segments of frame and matching the new gilding to the original finish.  One of the most devastated frames he ever worked upon, was one hit by an IRA bomb in Northern Ireland.  It was a Victorian composite frame and the lower half of plaster decoration had been entirely removed by the blast. Unfortunately this job was completed before Lancelot started documenting his work but the ornate and valuable Georgian frame below is a good example of a similar full restoration.

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What can we do for you?

This was a major restoration, many frames can be restored without dismantling and we always aim to conserve as much of the original as possible. Contact us to discuss your conservation/restoration needs.

Contact us

Lancelot Sheldrick

11 Top Street  
Stretham

Ely

Cambs

CB6 3JL

 

Tel: 01353 649777

Email: lancelotsheldrick@btinternet.com

 

You can also contact us at any time using our online contact form.

Normal Workshop hours: Monday to Friday (closed on Tuesday) 9.30am-5.30pm but please telephone first to confirm that we are open. Other times by arrangement

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