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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.