Gold & silver leaf gilding
Bole and oil gilding using genuine gold leaf, silver leaf and metal leaf in brass, aluminium or copper.
↗Master gilder, decorator & restorer
Craftsmanship that preserves value.
I combine traditional gilding with decades of experience in restoration and heritage conservation — personally, precisely and with respect for every object.
Certified master workshop
1888Tradition since
MeisterMaster workshop in Krems
37years as workshop owner
Services
Traditional techniques. Meticulously executed.
From the first assessment to the final polished surface, I advise you personally and carry out the work with specialist care.
Restoration & conservation
Professional treatment of ecclesiastical and secular works — from frames and figures to altars and organ cases.
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Polychromy & marbling
Historic and new decorative finishes, lustre and polished white finishes, plus convincing marble effects on wood.
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Ornament & carving
Reconstruction of missing ornaments and carved details, moulded and stucco frames, and newly designed ornamental elements.
↗Selected work
Material, history and renewed brilliance.
Restoration
Baroque corpus of Christ
Sensitive restoration and conservation of historic material.
Interior finish
Golden kitchen splashback
Contemporary interior design finished by hand with metal leaf.
Gilding
Gilded ceiling
An exceptional spatial effect created with a finely applied metal leaf surface.
Unique object
Wachauer Nugget
Wachau apricot kernels refined with 23-carat ducat double gold.
Architecture
Gilded roof tile
A durable, refined highlight for distinctive architecture.
Decorative art
Golden Easter eggs
Brilliant bole gilding using genuine 23-carat gold leaf.
My master craft with a history
About me
As a master gilder, decorator and restorer, I am dedicated to preserving and refining exceptional objects. My work ranges from gold leaf, polychrome finishes and marbling to the reconstruction of historic ornament. On listed and ecclesiastical projects, I work closely with the relevant specialist authorities.
“Every object deserves its own respectful solution.”My workshop history since 1888 →
Contact
Tell me about your object.
I will be pleased to advise you personally by appointment. Send me a brief description for an initial assessment of your object or project.
- Workshop
- Hohensteinstraße 68
3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria - Phone
- +43 676 3467272
- vergolder@aon.at
