LEWIS & LEWIS
CHURCH STATUE RESTORATION
Stations of the Cross
Pietas & Crucifixes.
Here we present a selection of Lenten and Passion tide devotionals which we have lovingly restored.
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS
These 54 inch tall stations of the cross were restored to their original colours which had faded due to oxidisation.
Previous re-touching work was corrected due to mismatches of paint. Some protruding fingers and small parts (such as missing lance heads), were restored, and damage to the oak frames repaired.
These 72 inch tall Gothic revival stations of the cross were repainted after being damaged during the second world war.
The figures were chipped and scenic backdrops had been painted out.
Damage to the finials and acanthus leaf decorations were repaired and gilded. The figures repaired and painted to match the original.
CRUCIFIXES
87 inch carved wood crucifix restored for a church in Reddish.
The loin cloth was gilded in genuine gold leaf by request. The finished piece made a striking and contemplative
focal point for the sanctuary of the church.
:Corpus before restoration, with buff coloured paint work.
Before and after images of carved wood 64 inch life-size rood screen corpus. The crown and loin cloth were gilded by request.
Before image shows the condition of the figure when retrieved from basement of the church.
Jeanette & David standing beneath the Birmingham Oratory crucifix having restored the crucifix and canopy; (photo taken by a freind!).
PIETAS
A classically styled Pieta statue which we restored for Holy Cross Church, London. The original colours had faded with age, the surfaces were heavily stained. The virgin's face was damaged, and fingers of Christ broken.
Pieta statue from the shrine church of St. Walburge, Preston. The figures previous repainting had been crudely coloured.
Once repairs were made, we re-painted the figures, and added a painted stenciled decoration to the arched niche.
Pieta statue from the now de-consecrated church of St. Marie's. The church building is in shared ownership.
Parishioners continue to use the church building which has retained many of its original features; as a gathering and prayer space for the local Catholic community.
More on this statue can be found on our blog.
