WSlade

About Wendy Slade

Wendy, a Norwich-based conservator, graduated from De Montfort University in 1998, specialising in furniture, ceramics and ethnography and gilding. Her craftsmanship was further refined in Paris, restoring French chairs and settees during a work placement in an internationally renowned atelier. For three decades, she has worked closely with museums, private collectors and dealers across East Anglia. A member of ICON, she offers fully insured services from her Norwich workshop, often accompanied by Hunter, canine studio companion.

Beginner’s Gilding Course

The course is a two day workshop which will encompass the rudiments of both oil gilding and water gilding. Students will create a beautiful water gilded rosette and a picture frame to take home. All tools and materials provided. Itinerary : 10am - 5pm Sat/Sun. Next Course 10/11 October 2026 Price for two day workshop:

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SOLD Antique French Oval Gilt Mirror

This is a superb original antique French mirror in excellent condition c.1900. Glass gives a nice clear reflection. Quality solid pine backing and secure hanging chain on reverse. Overall dimensions to top of crest = 31” high x 20” wide. SOLD

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SOLD French Antique Distressed Arch Top Mirror

Traditional French Louis Philippe arched overmantle mirror. Fabulous original plate glass has extensive foxing with spider-web craquelure giving a desirable period look. Quality panelled backboard on reverse. Frame is painted in Farrow and Ball Off-Black - some small cracks in the gesso in keeping with the appealing distressed look. Dimensions - 32.5” high x 25.5”

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