Estimates

Sheelin Wilson would be happy to discuss your project and estimates with you.  Preliminary estimates can be obtained by emailing or mailing photographs.  Pre-sale estimates are available during auction exhibitions or at your antique dealer.  We are looking forward to hearing from you at 212-722-2089 or sheelinW@aol.com.

Gilding

Traditional Water and Oil Gilding with authentic and contemporary materials (12 karats to 24 karats gold leaves, palladium, aluminum, copper, silver and Dutch metal).  Gilding on Wood, Stone, Glass, Metal and Plaster, on Fine Furniture, Objects d'art, Frames, Rods, Rings and Finials.

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Polychrome Finishes

Authentic pigments and techniques are used to match any historic colors.

Lacquer

raditional Water and Oil Gilding with authentic and contemporary materials (12 karats to 24 karats gold leaves, palladium, aluminum, copper, silver and Dutch metal).  Gilding on Wood, Stone, Glass, Metal and Plaster, on Fine Furniture, Objects d'art, Frames, Rods, Rings and 
Finials..

Japanning

Traditional Water and Oil Gilding with authentic and contemporary materials (12 karats to 24 karats gold leaves, palladium, aluminum, copper, silver and Dutch metal).  Gilding on Wood, Stone, Glass, Metal and Plaster, on Fine Furniture, Objects d'art, Frames, Rods, Rings and 
Finials.

Verre Eglomise

Traditional Water and Oil Gilding with authentic and contemporary materials (12 karats to 24 karats gold leaves, palladium, aluminum, copper, silver and Dutch metal).  Gilding on Wood, Stone, Glass, Metal and Plaster, on Fine Furniture, Objects d'art, Frames, Rods, Rings and Finials.

Paper-Mache

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Restoration

Repairs of breaks, losses, cracks, scratches, flakes of any surface and structure, the fabrication of missing wood, including elaborate wood carvings and recutting of gesso.

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Conservation

All efforts will be made to stabilize and preserve original materials without compromising the utility of an object.  Before any treatment we will advise the client on the individual course of action appropriate to the historic context.

Reproduction

Contemporary or antique objects, whether furniture or architectural elements can be reproduced using traditional techniques from gilding to lacquer.

Architectural Installation

Interior and Exterior Architectural Gilding of any type or scale.