SERVICES
FRENCH POLISHING
ANTIQUE RESTORATION
RE-FINISHING, STAINING AND FINISHING OF NEW WOOD
ART RESTORATION & GOLD LEAF
CONSULTING
About
Cliff May has been in the Art of Restoration for over 40 years. His training began back in his hometown of London, England where he started working for his father’s restoration business when he was just 15 years old. The family business soon took off and the May’s of London were the top in their field with an extensive list of high end clientele, including some of the most prestigious historical buildings and establishments throughout London.
Cliff went on to study his trade at the London College Of Furniture where he finished a 3 year course in Art and Antique Restoration. After completing trade school he decided to make the journey to Los Angeles to continue his passion in the arts. Over the years he has built a name for himslef and an impressive career while working along side of some of Los Angeles’s top Interior Designers and Architects.
In becoming an expert in his trade, Cliff has earned the privilege to restore the orginal frame work and gold leaf of many world renowned paintings from Artists like Monet, Chagall and Renoir. He also restored some of the most valuable antiques for Auction Houses such as Bonhams and other noteable retailers.
Cliff is dedicated to his art and his attention to detail is something that his clients value the most and that is why he has maintained some of the same clients for over 20 years while continuing to grow his clientele throughout the United States.