Antique Decoratively Painted Chair

One of the back slats had broken and the part had been lost. A wooden blank was created. The faded yellow coloring was matched.The decorative striping was duplicated. 150 years of finish checking was inscribed with a scalpel. Miscellaneous wear and staining duplicated.

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Antique Chair with Decorative Painting, Broken Slat
Broken Slat Closer View
Replacement Slat base coat
Slat Base Coat Paint
Replacement Slat with Decorative Design
Slat with Checking
Slat with Stain to Match Original Finish and Patina
Finished Slat
Finished Chair