My name is Frédérique Cotteret. I started my journey through frames and mirrors restoration and gilding as a hobby, over 10 years ago.
I have been a frequent visitor at flea markets for many years. One day, I came across a wonderful 19th century gilded frame. Even if one side was totally destroyed, I decided to go for it, thinking I could manage easily to fix it. I tried again and again to improve the outcome. The reason was simple: restoration and gilding, like any art, takes some proper learning with qualified teachers and experience too. So, I decided to enrol with a Parisian studio in order to gain the professional skills.
After the first lesson, I was totally… hooked…and am still today! What was initially a hobby had progressively become my profession. It is still today.