Fundiciones ArtísticasÓscar Restrepo
Cross Repair and MaintenanceArtisan service
Damaged piece with a crack, on the workshop's refractory blocks, before the interventionDetail of the crack in the relief of a bird, one of the symbols of the evangelistsAnother angle of the crack, next to the workshop's engraving toolsThe restored piece, already gilded and remounted on the cross, inside the workshop
Damaged piece with a crack, on the workshop's refractory blocks, before the intervention
Damaged piece with a crack, on the workshop's refractory blocks, before the intervention
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Detail of the crack in the relief of a bird, one of the symbols of the evangelists
Detail of the crack in the relief of a bird, one of the symbols of the evangelists
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Another angle of the crack, next to the workshop's engraving tools
Another angle of the crack, next to the workshop's engraving tools
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The restored piece, already gilded and remounted on the cross, inside the workshop
The restored piece, already gilded and remounted on the cross, inside the workshop
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Service · restoration

Cross Repair and Maintenance

MaterialBronze and other metal alloys
FinishDiagnosis, cleaning and hand restoration
OriginOwn workshop · Colombia
Request this service

Caring for what already carries a history

The passage of time can change the finish of a cross, accumulate grime, affect its support systems, or leave visible marks on the piece.

Our repair and maintenance service seeks to restore the stability and legibility of the piece without unnecessarily erasing the history it has gained over the years.

Damaged piece with a crack, on the workshop’s refractory blocks, before the intervention

What we can review

  • General cleaning of the piece.
  • Finish and patina recovery.
  • Repair of damaged or detached parts.
  • Structural reinforcement.
  • Replacement of missing parts.
  • Correction of the support or installation system.
  • Diagnosis and identification of the piece.
  • Packing for transport.

The exact scope is confirmed after reviewing photographs and details of the piece, since each intervention depends on its particular condition.

Work from the same workshop

Whoever intervenes on a damaged piece works with the same criteria used to cast a new piece: preserving the gesture and expression the piece had originally, without imposing a uniformity foreign to its history.

The restored piece, already gilded and remounted on the cross, inside the workshop

How to request the service

To guide you on the scope, time and conditions of the intervention, write to us on WhatsApp attaching:

  • General photographs of the piece.
  • Photographs of the damage or wear.
  • Measurements and approximate weight.
  • Approximate age, if known.
  • City or place where it is located.
  • A brief history of the piece.
  • Previous interventions or repairs, if any.

Who this service is for

  • Communities and parishes with an old processional cross.
  • Families who keep an inherited piece.
  • Seminaries and formation houses.
  • Presbyters and catechists responsible for a damaged piece.
  • Anyone who wishes to restore a bronze cross or piece.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about this piece

What does the repair and maintenance service include?+
It can include cleaning, finish recovery, patina, repair, reinforcement, replacement of parts, correction of the support system, diagnosis and packing. The exact scope is confirmed based on the condition of each piece.
What information should I send to request the service?+
General photographs and photographs of the damage, measurements, approximate weight, age, the piece's current location, its history, and any previous interventions, if any.
Do you only repair crosses made by your workshop?+
We can evaluate pieces from other workshops. Write to us with photographs and details of the cross so we can confirm whether it can be repaired.
Do I need to send the piece physically?+
It depends on the diagnosis. In some cases photographs are enough; in others, we need to receive the piece at the workshop. We will let you know after reviewing your case.
Contact

Do you need this service for your piece?

Tell us the condition of your piece and which city or country it's in. We'll guide you on the diagnosis, the process and the terms of the intervention.

Write on WhatsApp