Restoration
Mark Anthony Gucciardi
Specializes in the restoration of canvas and frames.
Each piece will be assessed on a case by case basis to see if restoration can be attained.
Not all pieces are able to be professionally restored.
Services include cleaning, touch ups, re-varnishing, repair of certain damage, re-stretching, stabilization, plus additional services.
In frame restoration services include, repair, stabilization, rebuilding plus additional services.
Born in Gloucester, MA. and raised in Charlotte, NC
Mark spent his formative years being classically trained in Florence Italy,
at The Florence Academy of Art. He lived and worked in Italy for over 15 years as an instructor at The Florence Design Academy and the Scuola Internazionale di Comics.
Additional mentoring was received by Brian & Paul Thompson,
founders of Coffey and Thompson, in 1946.
Learn more at NC Academy or Art
Troy Ratcliff
Specializes in the repair and restoration of antique furniture and in gold leafing
Each piece will be assessed on a case by case basis to see if restoration or repairs can be attained.
Not all pieces are able to be professionally restored.
Services include cleaning, touch ups, sanding, repair of certain damage , stabilization, plus additional services.
Born and raised in Charleston West Virginia.
Troy learned his trade by working in his family's antique business since childhood.
Additionally he added to his craftmanship by attending
gunsmithing academy where he learned further woodworking skills by making custom stocks and forearms.