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Pierre Finkelstein

Pierre Finkelstein is the owner of Grand Illusion Decorative Painting Inc. in New York City and is a craftsman in the art of decorative painting. He specializes in high-end residential, hotel and museum work. He has been in the plastering industry for more than 40 years. He is the author of two books on decorative painting. He can be reached at fauxbrushes.com.

Stephanie Martin started a three-year apprenticeship to learn the technique of renovating old, traditional gilded finishes and has continued working with gold leaf for 20 years. She is experienced as well with fine preparation, glazing, cold metallization, cracked lacquer and more.
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Architectural Gilding

An Introduction to Architectural Gilding

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Pierre Finkelstein
March 13, 2023
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An overview on the brilliance and application of gilding for artisan plasterers.
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