Framing

Framing, Mirrors and Furniture

Charles Hewitt is considered Australia’s master framer. He has earned this title through a framing business that began in 1964 and has over the last 45 years become internationally recognised. In the early days, he was one of the first framers who travelled widely throughout England, France and USA to source exclusive moldings and frames.

Charles was also the first craftsman to introduce polished aluminum frames, perspex box framing and water gilded frames to Australia. These became popular in the 1960s and much in demand by artists such as Brett Whiteley, Russell Drysdale and others.

In 1980, the newly formed National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. commissioned Charles Hewitt to create a wide range of frames for its collections. On many occasions this task necessitated interstate travel to locate suitable examples of period frames of relevant design to use on the reframed 19th & 20th century works. More than 400 frames were painstakingly remade for works from Blue Poles to colonial artists such as Duttereau. In addition, a vast variety of frames were created for the Impressionist works from the 1889 exhibition, as well as welded aluminum frames and acrylic boxes and early 20thC painted frames right through to duplicating the Nolan frames of the 50’s.

Today, Charles Hewitt Frames is at the top it its game with the widest range of imported and locally produced moldings available in the southern hemisphere. Hewitt is also sought after for his beautiful custom made furniture and specialises in a wide ranges of mirrors including gilded and antique finishes.

• Frames: Sydney’s largest range of moldings to choose from
• Furniture: Individually designed to meet your needs
• Mirrors: Gilded, antique and painted finishes