This frame is one of two. The second one was in fine shape and finished in a gold paint. Not great looking but serviceable. Its twin, this one didn't fare so well when it got caught in a flood and was quite damaged. The joints were very loose, splits, carving missing etc. Generally a mess. So I broke the frame apart, did all the repairs, re-mitered the joints and fitted it all back together.
I'd show more photos but for some reason I can't get them to load. But here is a glimpse of the condition of the frame and the finish I applied. It's a deep Burgundy with black faded into it from the borders. I did the small beading in gloss black and applied Gold to the remaining carved areas with an antiquing glaze over it. The clients were quite surprised at the outcome.
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