Daprato Virgin Mary (Click Thumbnail Pictures)
St. Frances of Rome, Azusa, CA (Click Thumbnail Pictures)
Significant moisture damage required plaster repair & re-shaping. Much of the detail & beauty of this piece had been obscured by coats of paint added over the years. After removing extensive peeling paint, repairs, custom paint colors, gold accents & a protective clear finish, this beautiful antique piece is back in the Vestibule of the church.
12th Station of the Cross (Click Thumbnail Pictures)
St. Bruno Catholic Church, Whittier, CA
One of the 14 Stations had fallen from the wall, crashing to the floor after the wall fastener failed over night. This one-of-a-kind piece could not be replaced. Restoration was the only option or the entire set needed to be replaced. Carefully reassembled plus re-sculpting new sections repaired the structure. Careful color match and protective finishes restored this antique set (circa 1920) and made of plaster and reinforced with straw. Approximately 2.5 feet wide and 4 feet tall.
Daprato Angel with Lantern (Click Thumbnail Pictures)
Private Collector
Antique Statue by the Deprato Regali Studios experienced a broken arm plus various other areas of damage. Thorough cleaning and repair of all damage allowed for a complete color scheme to fully restore this beautiful statue.. Approximately 4 feet tall.
Fiberglass/Resin Madonna (Click Thumbnail Pictures)
Private Chapel
Fiberglass & Resign statue damaged such that the structure needed to be reconstructed before restoration could begin. Areas of the head, face and neck received extensive patching, shaping and repainting to match the original color scheme. Approximately 4 feet tall.
Infant of Prague (Click Thumbnail Pictures)
Private Collector
Badly damaged, restoration requires detailed reassembly. The owner had carefully kept may peices. Plaster with a wire frame inside, it was reassembled, patched, shaped and painted. Careful and thoughtful consultation with the client resulted in new paint colors to the client's preference. Approximately 2 feet tall.
Antique Blessed Mother, Saint Joseph & Infant of Prague (Click Thumbnail Pictures)
Santa Ysabel Indian Mission Church, Julian, CA
Two beautiful, antique statues from the French maker, Delin Feres of Paris accumulated decades of dirt as well as mutiple attempts at repainting to include the stars on Mary's Mantle which were not original. Damage had diminished the beauty of these important focal points in the church. Appproximately 4 feet tall.
Antique Immaculate Heart of Mary (Click Thumbnail Pictures)
Private Collector
This 100 year-old family heirloom had been damaged over the decades from perfume poured over the head. A mixture of wood and plaster, there was damage over the entire piece. Complete restoration with the final paint scheme created to replicate the original color scheme. Approximately 3 feet tall.
Saint Paul of the Cross (Click Thumbnail Pictures)
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, Sierra Madre, CA
Antique plaster statue made by Daprato Rigali Studios was saved from the Eaton Fire in Arcadia, CA (2025), but suffered smoke and water damage during the firefight. Some attempts at repair and repainting over the years were also present. Fully cleaned, repaired and repainted to replicate the original color scheme. Approximately 4 feet tall.
Antique Immaculate Conception (Click Thumbnail Pictures)
Private Colector
Very old piece that was badly damaged at the base. Made of plaster, wood and even burlap inside the globe, the base shattered, weakening the entire structure. This, in addition to previous attempts at repair, it was necessary to restore this statue and retain the beautiful antique appearance. Approximately 3 feet tall.
Antique Our Lady of Fatima (Click Thumbnail Pictures)
Private Client
This beloved family heirloom was burned when its fabric cape caught fire from a candle. Complete restoration with a paint scheme to match the original. Plaster construction with glass eyes. Nearly 100 years old and approximately 2 feet tall.
Blessed Mother & Sacred Heart of Jesus (Click Thumbnail Pictures)
St. Bede The Venerable Catholic Church, La Canada-Flintridge, CA
Carved linden wood statues from the 1950 had split over the years. The extensive repairs to the wood wood eliminated the option of staining and refinishing them back to a natural woodgrain finish. Careful research and discussions with the client allowed for a new, accurate paint finish to restore these important statues.. Approximately 4 feet tall.
Saint Terese of Lisieux (Click Thumbnail Pictures)
Private Collector
This antique 1930s plaster statue made by the O'Connell Compny was badly damaged in in a spot critical to its beauty. Repair and restoration made to replicate the traditional color scheme of depictions of The Little Flower. Approximately 18 inches.