A little monument to frames in Moscow

This monument is close to the Tretyakov State Gallery in Moscow, these photos were taken a couple of years ago. I have not had many photo-worthy frames at work this week so thought I would pick a few framing related images from past albums. 

The sculpture consists of three gilded frames of various styles, each surrounding a bronze artwork, and in the centre is a tree which is also made from bronze. There is a plaque, which I missed first time round, but next time I'm there I will see what it says.

Different jobs

Now and then I get jobs that are nothing to do with framing. This head sculpture had broken at the base. The metal bolt and all the areas around the repair were sealed with a reversible and stable conservation acrylic resin adhesive, then a two part epoxy adhesive was used to repair the damaged section. The conservation adhesive can be easily reversed in the future if required.

The same technique I used on the head sculpture was used on this glass artwork. All areas around the repair were isolated with a reversible barrier adhesive, then a two part epoxy was used to make a strong repair. 

These two jobs above were done some months ago, but this week I have been working on these turned rosewood columns for a furniture maker. They are being oil gilded in the flutes of the spiral column. I am at the workshop now, waiting for the gold size to reach 'tackiness' before I can put the gold on.