What is Gesso, and How Are Gessoed Gilded Objects Cared For

If you have a gilt-framed artwork, then the frame is most likely coated with gesso under the gold leaf or silver leaf. What is gesso and how should gessoed frames be cared for? Throughout history, gesso (Italian for “chalk”) has been used as the traditional ground, or preparation, for gilding frames. This thick, white, paint-like […]

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Gorgeous late 19th century/early 20th century gild wood and gesso frame with a antique gilt/bronze grape and leaf motif set between beaded lines, and

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What, Why & How: GOLDEN Gessos and Grounds

It could host a painting up to 22 1/8 by 36 1/4 wide. Circa late 1800's. We do our best to correctly represent the condition and color of each item

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