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What is the oldest thing you have worked on?
The oldest item I have worked with is Christ Discovered in the Temple by Simone Martini, which was painted in 1342. I was involved in designing a micro-clime box to house the wooden panel, then in fitting the painting into the box and designing and manufacturing a new display frame. The painting is currently on display at the Walker Art Gallery.

painting of a biblical scene with a frame which incorporates a gilded decorative relief arch across the top of the image, inside a glazed box

'Christ Discovered in the Temple' by Simone Martini
Accession number WAG 2787

What is the biggest thing you have worked on?
The biggest frame I have worked with is Virgin and Child in Glory by Bartolome Esteban Murillo. I was involved in designing, manufacturing and the gilding of a new display frame to incorporate the original carved gilt frame for the painting that is currently on display at the Walker Art Gallery.

Large painting of a biblical scene with an arched decorative frame incorporated into a slightly larger rectangular frame

'Virgin and Child in Glory ' by Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Accession number WAG 1351