In the Fall of 2010 The Rhinebeck Antiques Fair decided to add a section to the show dedicated to the restoration and preservation of antiques. This decision was soon validated as the “Restoration Row” proved to be a valuable addition to the already outstanding line up of quality dealers. We have decided to continue this tradition by offering experts in all facets of antiques restoration. From pottery and furniture repair to chair caning and artwork preservation, these experts are on hand to speak with, commision work, and teach you about your antiques.
Steven Whiting
British Furniture Restorer, Steven Whiting participated in last year’s Rhinebeck Antique Fair, and is looking forward again to meeting visitors and answering their questions on Restoration, Repair and Maintenance.
Whiting, born in Kent, England grew up in a woodworking family. Following the family tradition of fine craftsmen he entered the rigorous City and Guilds System. Once in the Guild, his woodworking knowledge increased considerably. Afterwards, working with Master Craftsmen, their generous advice helped him learn and hone his skills in hand tools and techniques of his trade.
His career of 37 years has now brought him to Woodstock NY where he now resideswith his family for the past 15 years.
Steven Whiting of Woodstock, NY (845) 679-5110 Link →www.whitingfurniturerestoration.com
Bob Gordon
Chair Caning Repair & Restoration Expert, Bob Gordon- Chair caning
Bob Gordon of Saratoga Springs, NY, (518) 583-1110, specializes in the repair and restoration of these types of furniture.
Geoff Leibovitz
Geoff Leibovitz Restoration is a full service restoration studio specializing in the expert care and repair of fine, period antiques using traditional methods and materials. Repairs are performed with an emphasis on the preservation of the original object, applying the least intrusive approach possible. Geoff Leibovitz has been practicing his craft since 1995. He holds an MFA in sculpture from the San Francisco Art Institute. Previous to opening GLR in September of 2000, he apprenticed with Titon Antiques and Restoration in San Francisco and worked as a restorer for Sotheby’s Restoration.
Services offered include:
Hand rubbed shellac finishing
Structural repairs
Repairs to marquetry and inlay
Water gilding and carving
Insurance Estimates
Reproductions
Onsite work
Links→ www.glrestoration.net
On Facebook at G.Leibovitz Restoration
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Roger Krokey 
Roger Krokey, full time professional ceramic restorer and proprietor of Terra Nuova Restorations is dedicated to the responsible restoration of a broad range of ceramic antiques and art sculptures, and fully adheres to the ethics and guidelines set forth by the American Institute for Conservation. His customers include some of the most respected dealers and collectors in America.
Broken or chipped ceramic items can be professionally restored to appear as if never broken. This includes the creation of missing pieces and the precise matching of authentic colors, designs, textures and surfaces. A customer may want a limited restoration. This could include gluing the item and filling unsightly chips & voids, but not painting. This limited restoration would cost less and yet the item would still be ready for the invisible restoration at a later date. A customer may desire a crack “stabilized” so it will not split further, or a delicate object simply cleaned.
Terra Nuova Restorations will advise you of the many options available. Each option will be explained clearly along with its expected appearence.
Terra Nuova is a Member of ther Economy of Communion. The EOC is a branch of the Focolare Movement joining over 700 businesses world wide sharing profits to those in need.
Roger Krokey of Terra Nuova Restorations is located in Rhinebeck, NY.
For further information visit this website → www.restoringceramics.com
Harmony Water
Harmony Water has been working with furniture in the Hudson Valley since 1990. Prior to this he spent many years in production shops and artists studios both on the West Coast and NYC. He finished formal studies in Studio Art and Art History at SUNY New Paltz, graduating Cum laude. Harmony repairs antique furniture and builds new furniture in the style of antiques. He appears in the restoration row as an upholsterer, which is at least half of his business. Harmony is trained in all of the arts, sculpture, building and finishing and practices his artisanship in his Kingston, New York studio.
Please browse the website at www.harmonywater.net.
A piece of furniture or a room in a house, consider Harmony Water for your upholstery and restoration needs.”
Harmony Water 845-338-4443
Joel Weisbrod
jwArtWorks Photography is a full service professional photographic provider. We specialize in Photographic Artistry bringing you the best in creative and realistic photos of any individual, family, group, or event. In addition, we provide a complete suite of professional and commercial services including large-format printing, canvas stretching and framing, photographic enhancement, training in photography, Adobe® Photoshop®, and Adobe® Lightroom®.
Our comprehensive experience in all aspects of Photographic Services enables us to specialize in Artistic and Photographic Restoration. We work from damaged, faded, or creased prints and negatives to restore images to their original look. We can restore the beauty of these photographs with our professional techniques and create new prints and digital files so you can preserve the memories forever. Contact us and ask about our No-Fee-Guarantee on all our photographic services.
Joel Weisbrod of jwArtWorks is located in Rhinebeck, NY and is a personal friend of The Rhinebeck Antiques Fair.
Links → www.jwArtWorks.com E-mail orders@jwArtWorks.com
Unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts, Joel will not be exhibiting at our fairs this year (2011). We absolutely recommend Joel and jwArtWorks for any photo restoration project you may have.
