Fragonard Room New York City Historic Case Study
Fragonard Room
The Frick NYC - Case Study
Project /
The Fragonard Room at The Frick NYC
Client /
Grand Illusion Decorative Painting Inc
DESIGN BRIEF
Pierre Finkelstein was commissioned by The Frick to restore The Fragonard Room. Jason took the lead with on-site operations and project delivery. Full internal restoration to sensitively restore the deteriorated interior and preserve for future generations.
challenges
Working in a working museum environment to museum quality standards. Restoration of failing lathe plaster ceiling. Protection of existing gilded details and preparation and decorative painting of extensively cracked and
damaged panelling. Spot restoration of existing gilding.
— Historical Importance —
“It was A privilege and an honour TO WORK WITH PIERRE Finkelstein AT THE FRICK MUSEUM IN New YORk CITY. the outcome of this restored room is TRULY STUNNING, an opulent interior OF HISTORICAL importance - we are so proud of our team who worked tirelessly to achieve the very highest standards possible”
‘Jason Ebers’
The Fragonard Room at The Frick NYC
Restored by Pierre Finkelstein and Faux Creation
The Fragonard Room at The Frick NYC