Sculptures
Oak Wood Sculptures
San Francisco carved sculpture of sea-creatures, a dolphin and a whale. More subjects are available to order, contact Mark Fry of Museum Quality Restoration Services on (760) 329-2294 to discuss your ideas today.
African Rosewood Sculptures
I was asked to repair a small wood figure for a client. The figure was broken in several places and the client wanted it to look like new. I used cyanoacrylate glue on all small cracks and broken areas. Then I carefully applied the pieces together, sanded the wood and applied lemon oil and buffing. The figure looks like new now.
Mahogany Figure Heirloom Wood Sculpture
The figure had been dropped and the bottom was shattered. I used a two-part epoxy to glue the pieces back together, then wet-sanded with 400 grit and paint thinner. I followed that with 1200 grit, and a solution of teak oil and bri-wax. The figure was then buffed to a luster.
Ebony Wood Figure Sculpture
This ebony wood figure sculpture had been cracked. This statue was made out of one piece of wood and it had been carved with great detail. The first thing that I did was to wet-sand the figure with 1200 grit sandpaper and paint thinner. This removed the old finish and any dirt or grime that was on the surface. Next, I sanded with 1200 grit sandpaper to smooth out the surface. Then I applied a solution of teak oil and bri-wax. The customer was very pleased with the result.
Butternut Wood Cat Sculpture
This butternut wood figure sculpture had been cracked. This statue was made out of one piece of wood and it had been carved with great detail. For this project I applying the epoxy filler. Wet-sanded with 400 grit and paint thinner, then 1200 grit, and a solution of teak oil and bri-wax, then buffed to a luster.
Walnut Multiple Cat Carving & Large Maple Cat Carving
These are walnut wood cat sculptures that needed some repairing. Every crack and hole, even the smallest ones were filled. After filling in cracks and holes with special materials and strengthening the structure of each. I wet-sanded with 400 grit and paint thinner, then 1200 grit, and a solution of teak oil and bri-wax, then buffed to a luster. Each sculpture looks and feels wonderful.
Ebony Crane Sculpture Repaired & Refinished
I was asked to repair this wood figure for a client. The figure was broken in several places and the client wanted it to look like new. I used cyanoacrylate glue on all small cracks and broken areas. Then I carefully applied the pieces together, sanded the wood and applied lemon oil and buffing. The figure looks like new now.
Koa Wood Group of Wooden Figures Repair Gallery
I was asked to repair this wood figure for a client. The figure was broken in several places and the client wanted it to look like new. I used cyanoacrylate glue on all small cracks and broken areas. Then I carefully applied the pieces together, sanded the wood and applied lemon oil and buffing. The figure looks like new now.
Wooden Trolley Car Restoration
This wooden trolley was in several broken pieces when it arrived to Museum Quality Restoration Services. This handmade car figure is now considered a collectible item and can be found at antique stores or online auctions. The construction of the figure is made from one piece of wood. Wooden car figures that fit these criteria can be quite rare.
