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LEONLOARDCOMMISSIONEDPORTRAITS commitment to its patrons extends far beyond
the completion of the portrait. A selection of skillfully handcrafted gold leaf frames
has been especially designed to complement the portraits of
LEONLOARDCOMMISSIONEDPORTRAITS.
These frames are available in a variety of styles and finishes from the finest frame
houses in the world, including Husar and Thanhardt-Burger.
The
LEONLOARDCOMMISSIONEDPORTRAITS artist representatives are knowledgeable
as to how to determine the width appropriate for each portrait, as well as, advising
clients on the finish and style that best complement each individual portrait. These
representatives are also experienced in selecting frames best suited for the client's
home or office interior. The appropriate frame finish can either enhance or detract
from the portrait. It is most important to rely on the knowledgeable advice of your
LEONLOARDCOMMISSIONEDPORTRAITS Artist Representative in making this final
decision of the portrait process.
The
Thanhardt-Burger Corporation, formed in 1927 specializes in crafting hand-made
frames. In 1979, the Newcomb-Macklin Company of Chicago, IL, a maker of historically
accurate frames since 1871, was purchased and Thanhardt-Burger Corporation became part
of the legacy of the oldest continuously run frame-making company in the United States.
The Newcomb-Macklin Company specialized in making high-quality frames for the American
Impressionists around the turn of the century. Artists worked with them developing styles
and finishes that would be appropriate for their paintings Today the Thanhardt-Burger
Corporation offers hundreds of historically accurate American and European frame styles
to frame shops, antique art dealers and galleries. Many of the frames are hand-carved
from basswood; some are wood and composition pressed from old boxwood molds. Finishes
are available in metal leaf, 12K and 22K gold. In 2006, Thanhardt-Burger began making
the
L.M. Castner line of popular hand-made frames, which began in 1882. Thanhardt-Burger
remains family owned and operated, maintaining the high standards of quality for which
it has been known throughout its history.
Raw poplar wood molding is mitre-cut to the custom size and hand joined using glue and
nails. Intricate, classic ornaments cast from our collection of antique moulds are applied
by hand. The frames are hand sanded carefully and with close attention to detail until
perfectly smooth. Many coats of sealers are sprayed and finally an overnight size is
applied by hand. This size, which is imported from France, acts as the adhesive which
makes the Italian Schlagmetal, gold metal leaf, adhere to the frames, Hand beaten metal
leaf is applied the following day, one leaf at a time to cover the entire frame. This
process is known as "gilding". The gold leaf frames are rubbed perfectly smooth,
and polished using a very soft cloth coated with bees wax. After spraying with sealer,
the frames are ready to be expertly antiqued with a multitude of color shades available
from our extensive line of finishes.
The
Husar Picture Frame Company was established in 1934 by Ervin A. Husar, who
was formerly associated with the Newcomb Macklin Company. Today, nearly fifty years
later and in its third generation, HUSAR remains family owned and operated, maintaining
the high standards of quality for which it has been known throughout its history.
All HUSAR frames and moldings are skillfully handcrafted and hand finished. Each stage
of the manufacturing process is carefully controlled. The fine quality that can only
come from many years of pride and dedicated experience shows in each frame, each stick
of length molding, and each chop. Distinctive finishes over gold and silver metal leaf
provide the most exciting and dynamic framing selections at a cost your clients will
appreciate.