Pasta di Risotto panel frame restoration

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This sixteenth century Italian Pasta di Risotto has been abused and suffered much loss over its 500 year history. I am consolidating all loose joinery and finish, cleaning and removing overpainting and carving/fitting missing moulding damage. The original "Pasta di Risotto" design elements on the panel are needing much attention and I will be casting and moulding ornament to be trimmed and fit into the damaged sections. When this is complete the overall color, gilding and patination will be matched to compliment the original finish as well as the age of this beautiful little frame.