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LEONLOARDOILPORTRAITS commitment to its patrons extends
far beyond the completion of the portrait. A selection of skillfully
handcrafted gold leaf frames has been especially designed for
LEONLOARDOILPORTRAITS.
These frames are available in a variety of styles and finishes from
the finest frame houses in the world, including Castner, Husar,
and Thanhardt Burger.
The
LEONLOARDOILPORTRAITS 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
LEONLOARDOILPORTRAITS
Artist Representative in making this final decision of the portrait
process.
The
L. M. Castner Company, Inc. began in 1882 in Williamsport,
Pennsylvania owned by the Castner family. In the mid-1940's, Peter
Radin, an industrial designer employed by the Hagermann Mirror Company
as an intricate designer of cut and colored mirrors, purchased the
Castner frame company. Within a year after the purchase, Peter moved
the Castner Company to Cincinnati, Ohio, where it continues today
to produce high quality gold and silver leaf picture frames.
Peter and his daughter, Carol, plus several superior craftsmen,
work together to continue the "Old World" tradition of
creating beautiful custom picture frames. Raw poplar wood moulding
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 mouldings 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 moulding,
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..