Gilding is an available option on all of our custom wood mouldings. The photo shows an antiqued,
14k water gilded floater frame for a small painting on a gessoed panel. Water gilding may be
14k (white gold) or 23k (yellow gold) in a wide range of finishes.
Another option is metal leaf which is available in a wide range of colors and finishes.
The artwork is an oil painting on a gessoed panel created by Kathryn Jacobi.
References:
http://www.theconservationcenter.com/conservation-services/frames-gilded-objects
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilding