Wither The Heirloom

[@shanettequao9043]

Grime and dirt really robs the beauty of pieces. I’ll never get tired of grime removal, because it shows how beautiful and vibrant the pieces truly are.

[@allalala9916]

Me too. I would love a compilation of grime and varnish removal

[@BaumgartnerRestoration]

I never tire of it and I've been doing it 26+ years!

[@joshuaharper372]

I wonder just how this piece got so dirty. Soot?

[@jendoe6920]

I bet the fabric on the back of the frame was the wedding dress in the picture.

[@CozyEccentric]

@@jendoe6920 Back then they generally saved the dress, though it might have been a scrap from when it was made.

[@shanettequao9043]

I’m so glad we get to see a client reaction again!!! ❤ I know this’ll be a good one

[@keara.ls3]

I love seeing Brad! We’ve seen him at least once or twice before and his reactions are always fantastic 😆🙌

[@darksunrise957]

The funny thing is, during the turnaround reveals, I thought "Man, I really wish they'd do more client reactions. This was a real transformation." And then not 30 seconds later...

[@BaumgartnerRestoration]

Brad is amazing and a great sport. His passion for his artwork is palpable in the best sense and I love working with him

[@jodieguest1690]

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[@althelas]

tbh, I'm not surprised that only two screws and one or two nails kept this piece together. I once owned a wardrobe made around 1910 from cherry wood and the whole big a** wardrobe was held together by 6 nuts and screws (the body) The back was screwed in with 6 screws (originally it was nails, but at some time in those 110 years someone had replaced the old nails with screws. Don't underestimate the old craftsmen, they knew what they were doing.

[@MH-gb5ky]

And they did this also, because screws and even nails have been of much higher worth than today.

[@ashcraft555]

I have a shelf that has no nails, screws or glue - it's just cut so precisely that everything fits together tightly without additional help. It's probably the sturdiest thing I own.

[@Dr_V]

Yep, old furniture can be amazingly assembled. I've got a coffee table hand made in the late 1940s (belonged to my late grandmother), a very delicate thing built of smoked poplar and hand carved with intricate traditional motifs, the top is held together by 6 tiny nails but the legs are just pressure fitted into mortises, without any adhesive. It's dirty and has a bit of damage to one leg, but I couldn't find any conservator able/willing to restore it without significant modifications like metal inserts and acrylic paints, so I just sprayed it with a bit of linseed oil (original finish was bees wax mixed with linseed oil) and made a hidden support underneath to prevent further degradation until I find a way to properly restore it.

[@clairewright8153]

The French were renowned for having furniture that came apart with ease, so the could be moved by horse and cart. The original flat pack.

[@stereonacht2247]

@@clairewright8153 And traditional Japanese housebuilding was made without screws or nails. Unfortunately, that art (cause it's an art) was mostly lost, and some are trying te revive it. So it's a good idea to make an effort and pay the price for artisan-crafted pieces, so the crafts are kept alive for future generations. Even when China-made ones may look better (on the surface only) and is much cheaper.

[@auntkaz815]

Aww, Aunt Vi would be so happy that her wedding picture has been restored! Outstanding job!

[@IFGchannel931]

Technically her wedding picture has not been restored

[@3251JOE]

I shed a couple of small tears at the reveal in this video. Not only for your astonishing restoration of this exquisite little piece, but also because a beloved aunt, long passed, may now be remembered as a newly-wed framed in beauty. One of your finest efforts!

[@Songbirdstress]

Julian is a master. Truly, we are lucky to watch him work.

[@Pepa14pig]

Julian is becoming a medical worker - using dental tools, syringes, needles and scaplels 😅 operating on suffering patients and bringing them back to life

[@gregthorne4292]

I'd like to see Julian do a house restoration. Scraping wallpaper with a tiny dull scalpel, filling in Spackle and cleaning the overfill with cotton swabs, and touching up paint scrapes with a tiny brush...

[@polgara28]

@@gregthorne4292 You should watch Christine McConnell. She is literally doing that.

[@BaumgartnerRestoration]

@@gregthorne4292 I've done several... they usually involve sawzalls, sledge hammers and lots of swearing!!

[@stereonacht2247]

@@gregthorne4292 Oof! That would raise the cost of the house, with all the time he'd put in! Now, a dollhouse, I would like to see. You know, those old victorian ones that are pretty much reproductions of actual houses? That would be an awesome restoration.

[@nballesterob]

Lol, you mean, like a real dentist

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Overall, beautifully done. It did kind of bother me that the retouching of the right door's top section doesn't quite seem to match, but the bottom half looks perfect. But as a framer I was most pleased that the glass was replaced with UV-blocking glass & the photo is nice & protected from behind as well. ❤

[@Gorgalathan]

i had the same thought regarding the retouching. i’m surprised no one else has mentioned it

[@1polvomagico]

I just saw this video and noticed that, the decorations and the flowers are not a perfect match (specially the yellow flower shade of red is off. However I can understand this job may have not demanded the regular level of perfection cause I get the feeling this was done either for free or cheaper than a regular job cause he seems like a good client and friend. Either way I couldn't paint like that anyway despite me being a painter myself, so it's only noticeable when you get really close and start comparing the two doors you could get so nitpicky about it.

[@BellePullman]

It's not an exact match, but I think a precise photocopy would have looked wrong? Julian's certainly capable of making an exact copy but that'd feel rather fake and lifeless. This still feels handmade and unique. Textiles are my thing, so it's a shame that the original silk was lost but definitely unavoidable. But I wonder if it was a silk offcut from the wedding dress in the photo?

[@wildman2012]

In all likelihood, the two original sides didn't match perfectly. They were both hand painted after all, and one side was not a carbon copy of the other. The restoration is a faithful, masterful artistic reinterpretation of the original, not a machine-like reproduction.

[@Gilyarth]

@@BellePullman I definitely agree with you. It is apparent that the artist did the painting by hand, and I would also say that a perfect copy of the left side would look off.

[@seripanther]

A rare and precious moment where I genuinely burst into a grin when that sky blue color popped out from under all the grime. It made my day to see this sweet little piece restored to its former glory.

[@pilkycrc]

Literally just did a sharp intake of breath at that moment. Such a gorgeous piece of art!

[@SuperCaliforniaKate]

This is one of the most exciting restorations in a while, because of the uniqueness of the piece and the client interaction. Thanks for something new, Julien.

[@yjamesquick]

At least you admitted you didn’t know what you were doing while dying the fabric 😅 you really should wash the fabric first, Synthrapol works great to remove any treatments or sizing that may be in the fabric. Think of it like removing old varnish before you move on to retouching. You need a clean slate to get the most uniform and even color. It also works better if you start with wet fabric, and while I don’t know what dyes you were using, generally your water should be boiling when you dye fabric to really set the color. Think hot table treatment. Hope that helps for next time! Love your videos and work as always!

[@stereonacht2247]

*Takes notes as I am planning to do my first dye job soon. Cotton, though; I am not rich enough to make my first attempt on silk.*

[@dawnlawson7254]

@@stereonacht2247 bast fabric is completely different to protein (wool, silk).

[@willaborge4824]

I think this is my favorite restoration of all. To take a piece that has been handled and loved for so many years and return it to glory, such a wonderful transformation.

[@sarahleonard7309]

Back when this frame was created, unique hand-made pieces would still have been fairly common. That aspect of the piece would not have been seen as particularly special. Now it makes it priceless. What a gorgeous way to immortalize a father's love!

[@caodesignworks2407]

In the custom framing world, handmade unique pieces are still pretty common for the person with the dollars, which I'm sure was the same back then. You've got frame stock, but then you've got people looking for one of the kind items and a lot of customization goes into them, I've got 8 years in the industry and it's a lot of fun when you've got the client with the money

[@KelMonstah]

@@caodesignworks2407 It's funny, this is even somewhat true in IT 😁 Yeah, it's easy when the clients are happy to just buy something prebuilt from our partners, but when a client you haven't spoken to in awhile is due for hardware upgrades, do something unique that requires more power, and business has been booming? It's certainly nice to get to play with the fun stuff once in awhile, hahaha.

[@rebeccawicks5111]

First of all, Brad is an absolute gem, his general reaction of "?????" was so relatable. Secondly, this piece is so stunning it brought tears to my eyes. The thought of this sitting in home after home being handled by generations is very romantic to me, and then to think Aunt Vi lived 105 years! Incredible work Julian. Also thank you for recognizing how cool that piece of cardboard toy box is and protecting it even though it's unseen.

[@rockoman]

so much fun to see the client reaction. I often wonder how they react when they first see the work. I hope you can do more of these.

[@joyfulyes]

Yes! To me also, the reaction is a huge part of it. We get to see someone be really happy about their item, and we get to bask vicariously in the appreciation being directed at this deserving master craftsman.

[@twigandsnip]

What a little treasure to have, my favorite restoration to date! I did want to comment on the silk dyeing. As an animal fiber it takes to traditional natural dyes quite well which is where my experience comes from. When dyeing silk we usually scour it to remove finishing agents that could be covering the fiber (which can make dyes slide off), then mordant it and then dye it. I would always make sure the fabric is wet first as well before adding to a dye bath. I think a natural tannin dye like alder cones or cutch could've gotten that nice antique color into the tablecloth! I don't know anything about synthetic dyes and how they work though!

[@BaumgartnerRestoration]

I’ll keep thin in mind for the future, thanks!!

[@blktauna]

I have to admit the too thick vines on the top of the right door are bugging me. Everything else is lovely though. What a charming piece!

[@heatherlea561]

Same! And the right one is uneven 😮

[@jellymellon87]

I agree. A beautiful restoration marred by this one bit. The vines were too big and thick. The original side was much more delicate looking.

[@travisbentley5478]

I know right. Through my observation, it’s clear that Julian is really a good restorer but as a painter, there’s still some room for improvement. I still remember there’re a landscape painting and a storm painting where the clouds appear to be a bit more grayer than before,the final work covered that kind of transparency in the original piece. They’re still pretty good but it just bugs me. And also a male portrait, in which he tried to fix the eyebrow parts but eventually caused a totally different facial expression of that figure. In a lady’s portrait with huge neck lace pattern, his touch of that lace pattern was simply not delicate enough, so it’s just like these vines in this video, you can obviously see the difference. I’m not complaining though, cus this restoration is really difficult and he did it so beautifully. I just reckon those details I mentioned are seemingly totally within his capabilities, so I’m wondering whether it is for the monetary reasons.

[@AnAmbientGrey]

I noticed it too. But, I breathed a sigh of relief knowing that it's all painted in reversible material.

[@CherylWickham]

Yes. And he messed up by not mirroring the image. If you look at the leaves on the bottom you can tell they were mirror images.

[@discoj7112]

I feel like "whither the heirloom" might be more appropriate, since it was almost forgotten, but it certainly did wither from all that age and dirt. But now it is found and restored so beautifully.

[@SirMikeyD]

I too expected some sort of floral pun with this!

[@lindab.716]

This customer is such a sweetheart. It must be nice working for him. Beautiful work.

[@yessanknow302]

I think he's a friend of Dorothy.

[@nicoleguidry5233]

It's a good thing that Julian uses his power for good because with all his skillset he could have been a master Forger

[@BridgetYbarra-nw2qk]

OH Sneaky!! Don’t give him any magic stones to carve!

[@JillianSiobhanMal]

😹👏🏻😉I was thinking this guy must have been some kind of master or forger in a past life.

[@Sandals578]

It looks like a mausoleum for a loved one. A portal that sat upon one’s desk as we carefully open those doors in our quiet hours. Filled with forgotten memory. Truly an heirloom.

[@Eazoon]

Congrats to Brad for holding it all together all by himself

[@jstreutker]

I bet Julian had a second title in mind for this video: Brad's brads.

[@FreejackVesa]

Never underestimate brads

[@bethbleas8378]

The last portion with your friend and owner/relative of the piece was what I crave. The human connection. The two of you were able to figure out who the photo was, and who made it.What a special piece and the amazing work you did restoring in it!

[@kiku_ki]

i have severe anxiety and ADHD, i cannot concentrate for the love of god, but your videos are rare gems, they soothe my mind at least for half an hour, and i can finally relax. thank you, Julian ♥

[@prophaniti1]

Speak to your doctor about trying Pristiq, made all the difference to my ADHD and anxiety, it's not got rid of either but has certainly made both more manageable 👍

[@georgH]

They know they have ADHD, so probably have a diagnosis already. This is an antidepressant which is not a first line treatment for ADHD. Also, what works for some people don't work for others. Let's let the professionals to do their work

[@LadyAhro]

@@georgHTbh it might help the anxiety instead since Sertraline was miraculous with mine though typically functions as an antidepressant but yes, better to listen to a doctor than Internet strangers when it comes to medication

[@codemonkey2k5]

Same here. So much so that I broke down the videos to try to figure out what it was that was so effective. For me it turned out to be the music. Not sure why.

[@mwater_moon2865]

@@georgH Dear if you think doctors know all the medication options out there.... no. No they do not. And while you are right that each person responds differently toa given medication and not all meds work for all people, prophaniti is trying to share what worked for them in the hopes of helping a fellow human. It's then up to the OP to talk to a professional, or not! their choice! But doctors are not infallible or omniscient, never make that mistake. It took 4 years and 3 doctors to diagnose and treat me for the MOST common auto immune disorder in the US, one that not only my mother, but ALL of my female relatives and a few male relatives on that side of the family had. Because I was within a range that goes from .5 to 5 as "normal" and when you have less than 15 min, the numbers are all the "professionals" have time to care about....

[@sandrashort1221]

I rescued a beautifully framed Marriage certificate/wedding photo of my Great Grandmother and Great Grandfather from a junk pile when my grandmother's home was being emptied by the family after her death. It is the most precious item in my home with a special place in my tiny library/music room. Every time I look at it I remember setting with her learning how to crochet. This heirloom is priceless to me. I am glad this owner of this photo now has a beautiful reminder of his aunt.

[@wandapease-gi8yo]

I have all my mother’s pictures which include those of my mother’s parents and mine (I’m 77), my parent’s special photos. Now I’m looking at what to do with them since I have no children, and my brother’s children and grandchildren are far away and possibly not interested in what are basically salt of the earth families who simply built the US one farm, horseshoe, and miles traveled at a time. Hoping to save things doesn’t seem likely.

[@spensercasino]

The various skills he used to bring this frame back to life is very impressive. A truly beautiful piece.

[@jilldavies7094]

Julian, I've been watching your videos for as many years as you've been posting them, and I think this tiny little frame restoration is the one that has given me most joy. Such an exquisite piece; an absolute treasure. I was brought to the verge of tears as it emerged from the grime and neglect.

[@Ohwhale79]

I know it's not always possible but I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE CUSTOMER REVEALS!!!!

[@keara.ls3]

The transformation on this one is abs incredible. I couldnt even tell the background color was blue until after it was cleaned, it looked like a dark greenish-black almost. But the bright blue really makes the gold pop so bright and it’s absolutely beautiful. Stunning work on this one, Julien, you are a true master at what you do. Just Fantastic.

[@LizStaley]

I also thought the background was dark green! When it turned out to be blue I was shocked!

[@rosetealatte9282]

As someone who restores furniture not only for money but for love, AND someone who has always thoroughly enjoyed each and every restoration I've watched here, I hope this comes off as a helpful tip and not as a critique. In all of the years I have been watching this channel I've never once seen one thing I thought I personally could have possible done better. But as a woodworker myself, I could offer this one little tip I hope might be helpful. Rather than using a paintbrush to get wood glue in between a seam or any tight area, it would yield far better and deeper results to use a very small syringe like the one that was used for gluing down the paint in the beginning. Even if its necessary to water the glue down slightly. You can get in there quite far with a tiny syringe. Beautiful work as always. And so soothing.

[@KennaDC]

My grandmother passed in 2003, and she would have LOVED this video. The artwork on the doors is the sort of painting she liked to do. Thank you for giving me a moment with her again.

[@49ersfarm43]

Been following for YEARS, looking at all the detailed beautiful restorations. For some reason, this picture frame just melted my heart! I love your freehand reproduction, the gilt and those adorable tiny happy flowers. Thank you for sharing.

[@kezefshady5729]

Here we go. Afternoon coffee and Baumgartner. Perfect.

[@Barrysautospares]

No, just after midnight here, I should be going to sleep. I guess THAT’S not happening…

[@reeree6682]

EXACTLY!💙

[@Pepa14pig]

I just had a late lunch :)

[@catacc.]

Morning coffee here 🙋👌

[@Barrysautospares]

Isn’t it lovely how Julian unites us from around the world!

[@LoPigs-q8e]

when I talk to friends and acquaintances and tell them what I watch on YT, many are surprised. videos on gardening, model making, watch repair, hand shoe making, and general restoration. but to everyone I recommend your channel, and I explain why. wherw to find another place where you can watch, nay admire, an artist at work. live, meaning when he is working. and literally see the artwork come to life and stir emotions in those who receive it and those who, like me, simply admire it from afar. my compliments, Julian. always better since the first video years ago. my compliments. Alessandro

[@miniwhinny74]

Hands down, this is absolutely my most favorite piece you have ever done. Everything about it is exquisitely lovely. The colors are gorgeous. What a treasure! ❤

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

What a beautiful gift you gave her descendants. I felt my own heart breaking watching his shock and joy as he recognized it and then moved from thing to thing seeing all of the parts. I love so many of the pieces you restore, but THIS... OMG. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bBPR-g5s]

Amazing restoration. The silk on the back is a piece is material from her wedding gown. Enjoy

[@bvhleken3736]

To bad it is in the bin now 😢

[@jrdmgl6190]

How do u know?

[@tracyistwan2980]

Incredible work. Aunt Vi was gorgeous. Loved seeing his reaction!

[@DebyColes]

When you cleaned off that door and we saw the bright gold gilding and the blue of the background, I cried. First time with one of your videos. I think this reminded me of my grandmothers wedding photo, and I miss her so much. Happy tears, with a tinge of sadness. Thanks for making my day.

[@ktl711]

Not only was this an artful piece of conservation, it was a beautiful gift to your client to be able to bring this family memory back to him! What a special and wonderful thing you have done!

[@niamhgabito6835]

I've been watching Julian for as long as I could remember and so far this is one of his best restorations yet. The heartwarming story behind this heirloom and the way every step just reveals it's original state melted my heart. Restoring the wood pieces are one thing but restoring the design is another. Seeing the door's design come back to life made me really appreciate Julian's work. I hope this heirloom lasts forever. Great job Julian!! Keep up the great work ❤

[@sigitav42]

The moment I saw that gilding being cleaned, I knew it was going to be good

[@PLuMUK54]

I've no idea why, but that brought tears to my eyes! The beauty of the piece, the skill of Julian, and the story of the piece made me quite emotional. Aunt Vi would be so happy.

[@anise3824]

having the client's reaction in the video is so wonderful, you can tell they're completely taken aback, amazing work! 💕

[@Karenpayne47]

I appreciate that you explain why you make the decisions that you do during the restoration.

[@Designer4952]

This is excellent work. The only thing that sticks out to me is maybe the small vines could be a little more delicate. Great job!

[@LuthienTenor]

This episode had serious Antiques Roadshow energy and I'm super happy about that 💕

[@niyamahnoor]

generally, i tend not to listen to the audio if i think the visuals are enough to understand the concept. But something made me hear u as i went to watch the whole video for the 2nd time.. i wouldn't have discovered your amazing narrating skill if i didn't do so... your narration feels like a soothing storytelling ... i never like watching paintings getting painted with brushes .. but this time, i literally slowed down the video while you're recreating the painting. Thank u for your amazing hard work 🩵

[@ladyrg5040]

While you were restoring this piece all I could say was WOW!! Absolutely FABULOUS piece of art! Brad's reaction is priceless... I am glad he can enjoy the photo of his great aunt again...

[@caittails]

I would honestly LOVE to see more like this! Fine art restoration is fantastic, but I really do love seeing these little things that might not be meaningful to history, but mean everything to a family. ❤️

[@ELWest1000]

I love it when you do something that isn't just a flat painting -- conservation is so much more. And the client was so happy!

[@Ender8Official]

I love when the owners are OK with being on camera

[@BaumgartnerRestoration]

Well, I kinda didn’t give him a choice 😂😈

[@TypicalTGreen]

​@@BaumgartnerRestorationlol, de-vei-ous. 😂

[@Ender8Official]

@@BaumgartnerRestoration lol That's great!

[@BernardProfitendieu]

this ham was never gonna say 'no'!

[@SmallwoodHomestead-u2l]

This is my favourite piece that you've restored. And seeing the client's reaction is priceless. This piece is absolutely beautiful. Well done.

[@KartoffelHunt]

This is absolutely gorgeous and honestly made me so emotional to see the before and after. Stunning work.

[@allysonrandel7588]

This is my favorite video so far! WOW! What a transformation of this lovely piece! Aunt Vi would be beyond excited to see her beloved wedding picture returned to its full glory! ❤

[@rebeccah9434]

Beautiful! The fabric on the back was probably from her wedding gown.

[@VTrutht]

What a wonderful job! As a hobby painter, I can understand the significance and the difficulty of the colour matching, what a superb restoration. Absolutely loved this video thank you for sharing it.

[@slab3662]

So cool to have your client share their reactions! I do so miss how great furniture was made to be taken apart and reassembled.

[@Virginia-q4l]

Of all the restorations you have completed, this is the one that touches my heart. Bravo!.

[@blubobbie]

this could very well be my favorite restoration on the entire channel thus far; you have taken such care to bring the love contained in this frame out once more, all the way down to the individual brads, and dyeing the cloth to match. bravo, beautiful work.

[@brendamarcoux1530]

This restauration moved my heart and almost made me cry...

[@jackfntwist]

Amazing job you did on an exquisite frame. What a beautiful woman Aunt Vi was. Also what a great client. His reaction is wonderful. As an artist, I know that that kind of honest, positive, feedback is almost as good as money, and so needed, sometimes.

[@dictionary310]

Honestly, made me tear up when the owner looked at it finished. What a pleasure to watch it being restored. Thanks!

[@MeadowDay]

I could listen to you talk forever, your tone and eloquence are just beautiful. Absolutely stunning workmanship.

[@angiegale3887]

Probably my all-time favorite video! I've had so many favorites, but this one takes the cake. Beautiful job!

[@chrisa2735-h3z]

This is why I love developing old film that find in 60+ year old cameras I find at antique stores. It is paying respect to people who have since left this earth who took the pictures or are someone in the pictures. Otherwise, the pictures would be lost to time and that would be such a shame. It is an honor to me to be the first person to see these pictures that were taken over 60 years ago!!💖💖🥰🥰

[@officialvatican]

i loved seeing the clients reaction at the end he seems like a great guy!! also i can’t believe this content is on youtube for free this is like tv quality

[@bonnieszuflita8641]

What a lovely result! I taught decorative painting for 30 years, could not have topped your retouch, congrats, it will be loved for another 100 years I’m sure!

[@donaldprice9569]

Julian, one of your most interesting restorations. You are truly a most talented gentleman. Thank God we have people of your caliber who take the time and care to restore our history.

[@Excitable67]

I am astounded at the transformation!! I was shocked to see that it wasn't brown wood, but gilded!! Amazing job, Julien!

[@alliejasmine]

This reminds me of something I would have seen in my Great Great Great Aunt VI’s house. I believe she was 93 when she died in the early 2000’s so not the same person. After she died each niece and nephew got to pick out one of her stuffed animals. I picked the one that looked the most loved. I don’t know if she had a name before. I named her Viola Rose after my aunt. I have a table I keep really important stuff on and that’s where she currently lives. I remember my mom would tell us no snacks well we were there. My mom would inevitably use the bathroom. Aunt Vi would sneak us into the kitchen and give us snacks anyways. My mom would come out and caught us in the kitchen and she’d just say something like ‘When they come to my house they get snacks.’

[@kathyjames9250]

I am so glad that you were courageous and that this valuable piece was restored so beautifully! What a nice surprise and that it will last so long in its beauty and value. Bravo!

[@alanyoder7629]

To say I sat and watched this restoration in stunned disbelief would be an understatement. This was an absolutely magnificent job. Julian is very talented but this was on a new level. Gobsmacked, totally gobsmacked.

[@CannibalChxrry]

That is an absolutely beautiful piece. Even before restoration it was beautiful. The restoration just brought that beauty to a ten.

[@ThatDuckieMoment]

Utterly stunning. I have a similar looking wedding photo of my grandparents who married in 1929 so your guess of 1916 is probably spot on.

[@pchabanowich]

It is nearly heartbreaking how this restoration works on me - it is a work of and from an era a century past for a lady of great charm, for a descendant; it is so personal to that descendant, a world away from mine... and yet here we are, all of the Baumgartner ersatz witnesses, gathered before this miraculous relic as closely as we will ever come to it, personally moved. I write this, having slipped away quietly, reflecting on how deeply moved that fortunate descendant must feel. Through a terrible circumstance I lost all the family photographs I'd kept for an age, and there is no restoration possible, so this is an avenue of comfort for me. Truly wonderful work!💐

[@jezackr3500]

I don't know why, but the music choice at 11:50 when you're cleaning the piece is killing me! I'm getting emotional and teary-eyed over that little wooden door😭

[@BaumgartnerRestoration]

😏

[@HeatherOrdover-CraftLit]

Yes!!! Me too!!!

[@ChiefsFan62]

Wow! It's amazing how good that gilding looked after you cleaned it! And that the photo was in such good condition, too. Beautiful job!

[@negotiableaffections]

Although the piece itself seems to be a unique item with all that, that entails, I think the object itself is but a small percentage of what you delivered back to Brad. All the time, patience and meticulousness you engender in your work is not 'the prize' the customer seeks - but what you create goes far beyond that, Julien. Your chanel is an inspiration.

[@noterix1164]

tell me why this reveal had me in tears XD what a stunning conservation. I'm sure that the fact that this piece of family history will be able to be present in their lives for so much longer is deeply appreciated by your client

[@tostyjoost]

THAT'S a great reaction! love it. and i bet he's gonna have a second round of joy when he watches the process (with the toy box).

[@robertascholten8173]

Sir, I am gobsmacked by your artistry. Exquisite craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing.

[@graemetimoney7002]

This has to be one of my favourite restorations, it is just stunning. Thanks Julian for sharing.

[@charlesmcdougall3905]

Initially, I was not going to commit to watching this. It was the time involved that made me hesitant. But that voice in my head said go ahead, you are going to like this. Wow, always listen to those voices! I was overwhelmed with the results of your efforts! GREAT job! So of course I've now subscribed. And am looking forward to more great restorations! Thank you!

[@zlatan_2197]

What fascinates me the most is how drastic difference is visually, considering that actual physical change is minimal. There is nothing new in that piece except for the silk and few screws, so in the sense of history and originality of the piece, everything is still there. But aesthetically it's stunning, and looks completely new.

[@miaaarris5376]

What an amazing video. The restoration was done to perfection. As your client said, you are so talented. The interaction with the client afterwards was so wholesome and clearly emotional for him. Incredible job, Julian.

[@NPC-30]

This is probably the first I wasn't a fan of the retouching at all. Glad to see the client happy tough.

[@philshel1]

I'm afraid that I have to agree. I was surprised how wonky the scroll work looked. Having it sit next to the original makes it stick out.

[@juliadagnall5816]

⁠@@philshel1It’s tricky because the original scrollwork is a little wonky as well, to my eye it looks like the design was done by hand rather than with a stencil. The line work could have been a smidge finer but I don’t think it detracts from the overall charm, especially since the piece was probably a one-off to begin with.

[@philshel1]

@@juliadagnall5816 We likely notice it because of the scrutiny that the camera provides. The client was happy and that's what matters, I was just surprised that it was not as "perfect" as his work usually seems.

[@flipsfan78]

What beautiful original craftsmanship and restoration! I really enjoy watching you restore these types of items. It's also a special treat when we get to see a clients' reaction.

[@UmbraGhostie]

absolutely *stunning*, its so pretty while keeping the 'old', telling a story while breathing new life into it. just wonderful ❤❤

[@alexialovesyou]

been watching your videos for years and this is the first time i've seen one of your clients react to your work and i LOVED ITTTT, i always wondered if they appreciated the account of with you put into your restorations You do gorgeous work always

[@browniewin4121]

It is such a charming piece, I'm so glad it got restored and preserved.

[@joswearingen3507]

My favorite restoration to date. Probably not valuable to most, but likely to be one of his prized possessions. Brought me to tears.

[@claredriscoll5092]

I enjoy seeing the client's reaction! Lovely piece, restored with such care.

[@bcgrote]

Items become heirlooms through love. Love, memory, sense of place and family, home. A wonderful life extension for this sweet memento ❤

[@joanb7567]

What an absolutely beautiful restoration, I’ve never seen anything like that, such a treat❤❤❤❤

[@katechurches]

As an artist, I admire your ability to perfectly match the color, and not just replicate the image but a mirror image. Duplicating is tricky but the reverse is just wow!

[@richardbrennan8910]

This is not just preserving a curio and a wedding photo... It preserves the memory of Aunt Vi. I would love to see Brad write down the collective family recollection he voiced in reaction to the unveiling, and attach this to the back in an appropriate archival holder/envelope. If not Brad... whom else in the family; If not now, When?

[@rayreineu]

The end result was incredible! I bet Aunt Vy would be so touched her wedding photo was restored with such care and is still cherished by the family

[@LazyDaisyDay88]

Well that truly is a mini masterpiece! Such a beautiful heirloom.

[@ces1932]

I love seeing the reaction of the owners of the work you do

[@raquelhoffmann4]

Brad is delightful! ❤ I loved his participation, it really was the cherry on top of an incredible video! You did brilliantly!