Master gilder, decorator & restorer

Craftsmanship that preserves value.

I combine traditional gilding with decades of experience in restoration and heritage conservation — personally, precisely and with respect for every object.

Gilding tools and gold leaf
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Master gilder and decorator Markus Bauer
Markus Bauer Master gilder · Krems
1888Tradition since
MeisterMaster workshop in Krems
37years as workshop owner

Services

Traditional techniques. Meticulously executed.

From the first assessment to the final polished surface, I advise you personally and carry out the work with specialist care.

02 Restoration & conservation

Restoration & conservation

Professional treatment of ecclesiastical and secular works — from frames and figures to altars and organ cases.

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03 Polychromy & marbling

Polychromy & marbling

Historic and new decorative finishes, lustre and polished white finishes, plus convincing marble effects on wood.

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04 Ornament & carving

Ornament & carving

Reconstruction of missing ornaments and carved details, moulded and stucco frames, and newly designed ornamental elements.

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Selected work

Material, history and renewed brilliance.

Interior finish

Golden kitchen splashback

Contemporary interior design finished by hand with metal leaf.

Gilding

Gilded ceiling

An exceptional spatial effect created with a finely applied metal leaf surface.

Unique object

Wachauer Nugget

Wachau apricot kernels refined with 23-carat ducat double gold.

Architecture

Gilded roof tile

A durable, refined highlight for distinctive architecture.

Decorative art

Golden Easter eggs

Brilliant bole gilding using genuine 23-carat gold leaf.

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Markus Bauer bei seiner ArbeitDetail aus dem Vergolderhandwerk

My master craft with a history

About me

As a master gilder, decorator and restorer, I am dedicated to preserving and refining exceptional objects. My work ranges from gold leaf, polychrome finishes and marbling to the reconstruction of historic ornament. On listed and ecclesiastical projects, I work closely with the relevant specialist authorities.

“Every object deserves its own respectful solution.”
My workshop history since 1888 →
Gilding course at the Geras Academy

Passing on knowledge

Gilding course at the Geras Academy

In my courses, I teach the fascinating technique of bole gilding through hands-on practice: from preparing the chalk ground, sanding and engraving to laying and burnishing the gold leaf.

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Contact

Tell me about your object.

I will be pleased to advise you personally by appointment. Send me a brief description for an initial assessment of your object or project.

Workshop
Hohensteinstraße 68
3500 Krems an der Donau, Austria
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