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Creating Random Pattern in a Painted Finish

Posted on July 25, 2016 by D. Katie Powell

This is a European Pear wood, Louis XVI, French Empire Sofa from the mid-18th century. The image above is the way it appeared when it arrived in our studio. The frame was well-loved by generations though abuses by upholsterers and … Continue reading →

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