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Questions to a frame conservator

• What is the oldest thing you have worked on?
• What is the biggest thing you have worked on?

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What is the oldest thing you have worked on?
The oldest item I have worked with is Christ Discovered in the Temple by Simone Martini, 1284 – 1344. I was involved in designing a micro-clime box to house the wooden panel, in fitting the painting into the micro-climate box and designing and manufacturing a new display frame. The painting is currently on display at the Walker Art Gallery, WAG 2787.

What is the biggest thing you have worked on?
The biggest frame I have worked with is Virgin and Child in Glory by Bartolome Esteban Murillo,1618 – 1682. I was involved in designing, manufacturing and the gilding of a new display frame to incorporate the original carved gilt frame for the painting that is currently on display at the Walker Art Gallery, WAG 1351.

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