Gordy Fine Art and Framing

Gold leaf is defined as thin sheets of gold, silver or less-precious metals, pounded down into “leaves” nearly 1/250,000 of an inch thick. The variety of genuine gold can differ in values from deep gold (23-24K) to lemon gold (18K), pale gold (16K), and white gold (12K), which are alloyed with small amounts of silver and/or copper.

Gold leafing is a generalized term used to group the three most common methods for applying gold to a prepared surface: water gilding, oil gilding, and what is commonly referred to as metal leafing. Throughout the ages the process of gold leafing has been used to create beautiful works of art, sculpture, and architecture.

Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. specializes in the centuries old tradition of fine gold leafed picture frames. Both Brian and Ben Gordy have spent years traveling the country learning this highly specialized art form from some of the industry’s most respected artisans. Whether you have a prized antique oil painting from 18th century provincial origins, or a print that you picked up on vacation with your family, the GFA&F Co. staff of skilled designers will make the creation of your custom frame an exciting and memorable experience.

"Finding somebody like the Gordys here is really a godsend. Otherwise we would need to use frame conservators or gilders in large metropolitan areas like Chicago or Baltimore."
- Peter Blume Director, Ball State Museum of Art