Gold Ornate Frames age considerably overtime. They can become etremely fragile objects prone to flaking and revealing the white and red chalk primer. This can distract from the appreciation of the Work of Art and add to its deteriorated condition.

 

Not only this, but the Frame's main function is to protect thae painting fromdamp walls, physical harm and other exterior conditions. If the frame has weakend over time, especialy at its joining corners, it can leave the Work of Art vulnerable. Other considerations apart from remoulding missing details, reguilding and re joining weak corners are whether the Work of Art should be behind glass, be protected by a new back board or have other specialist materials such as UV glass and Non Reflective glass.