C. Bühlmayer

C. Bühlmayer is a historic Viennese gilding and framing workshop that traces its origins to the early nineteenth century. Founded by Conrad Bühlmayer in 1820 (some sources cite 1833), the firm quickly earned a reputation for fine gilding and picture framing. In 1844 it was appointed k.k. Hofvergolder (imperial and royal court gilder), and it later served not only the imperial court but also aristocrats, affluent citizens and artists such as Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller. The painter Adalbert Stifter was a friend of Bühlmayer. During the Gründerzeit the demand for gilding and frames was enormous. At its premises in Vienna's 7th district (Neubau), the company employed up to 80 carvers and 120 gilders, producing furnishings, furniture, wall panelling and stucco work, some of which can still be seen in the Hofmobiliendepot. Bühlmayer received the Golden Cross of Merit from the Emperor and was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Franz Joseph Order for his participation in the 1873 World Exhibition. In 1884 the city council honoured him with the Great Golden Salvator Medal for his 60th anniversary as master and citizen. In 1901 the business passed to Heliodor Machts, a former long-time manager of the k.u.k. court gilding firm Rud. Bauer, who specialised in furniture and frames in the style of the old masters and in the restoration of antique art objects. The end of the monarchy in 1918 and the subsequent economic hardship drove the company into ruin; on Black Friday 1929 it had to be auctioned, but the owners bought it back as no other bidder appeared. During the Ständestaat, the early years of World War II and after the war there was a modest revival. The managing directors were Michael and Elisabeth Haider. Today C. Bühlmayer is run as a family business by Constantin Haider (owner and managing director), with Dominikus Haider responsible for the workshop and design, and Elisabeth Haider still supporting the firm. The team also includes Margot Pavlicky-Schörg in assembly, framing and sales, Petra Haider as gilder and Marek Sklodowski as carpenter. The company is based at Michaelerplatz 6 (frame shop) and Bräunerstraße 10 (mirror shop) in Vienna's 1st district, close to the Hofburg. It specialises in the gilding and restoration of antique frames and the framing of paintings of all kinds, using traditional old-master techniques, and also offers custom designs, pickup, delivery and installation. The firm continues to bear the imperial coat of arms as a K.u.K. Hofvergolder, symbolising its centuries-long endurance and its roots in Austrian culture and tradition.

C. Bühlmayer was founded in 1820 (or 1833) by Conrad Bühlmayer and soon gained a significant reputation. Initially the gilder served only the imperial court. In 1844 he was appointed k.k. Hofvergolder for his services and quality. Later the shop opened to a broader clientele, including aristocrats, affluent citizens and artists such as Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller. Bühlmayer was a friend of the writer and painter Adalbert Stifter. During the Gründerzeit the demand for gilding and frames was very high. At the company's premises in Vienna's 7th district (Neubau), up to 80 carvers and 120 gilders worked at the time. They processed furnishings, furniture, wall panelling and stucco work; parts of these works can be seen today in the Hofmobiliendepot. Bühlmayer received the Golden Cross of Merit from the Emperor. For his participation in the 1873 World Exhibition he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Franz Joseph Order. In 1884 the city council awarded him the Great Golden Salvator Medal for his 60th anniversary as master and citizen. Bühlmayer was married to Rosina and lived in the Josefstadt district. In 1901 the company passed into the ownership of Heliodor Machts, who had been a long-time manager of the k.u.k. court gilding firm Rud. Bauer in Vienna and was known as an expert. His specialty was the production of furniture and frames in the manner of the old masters and the restoration of all kinds of antique art objects. The end of the monarchy in 1918 and the difficult economic situation afterwards drove the company into ruin. On Black Friday 1929 the business had to be auctioned, but the owners bought it back because no interested party was found. During the Ständestaat and at the beginning of World War II as well as after the end of the war there was a slight revival. The managing directors were Michael and Elisabeth Haider. Today the company is run as a family business by Constantin Haider (owner and managing director), with Dominikus Haider responsible for the workshop and design, and Elisabeth Haider still supporting. The team also includes Margot Pavlicky-Schörg (assembly, framing, sales), Petra Haider (gilder) and Marek Sklodowski (carpenter). The firm operates a frame shop at Michaelerplatz 6 and a mirror shop at Bräunerstraße 10, both in Vienna's 1st district near the Hofburg. It specialises in gilding and restoration of antique frames and framing of paintings, using traditional old-master techniques, and offers custom designs, pickup, delivery and installation. The company continues to bear the imperial coat of arms as a K.u.K. Hofvergolder.

• 1929

  Forced auction on Black Friday; bought back by owners.

• 1901

  Company passed to Heliodor Machts.

• 1884

  Awarded the Great Golden Salvator Medal for 60 years as master and citizen.

• 1873

  Awarded Knight's Cross of the Franz Joseph Order for participation in the World Exhibition.

• 1844

  Appointed k.k. Hofvergolder.

• 1820

  Founded by Conrad Bühlmayer (some sources cite 1833).

Traditional Viennese family atelier for gilding, framing and restoration, holder of the K.u.K. Hofvergolder title.

• Antique frames

• New frames

• Mirrors

• Gilding services

• Restoration of frames and artworks

• Custom designs

• Furniture and carved parts

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2. 2Über Uns - C. Bühlmayerbuehlmayer.at
3. 3C. Bühlmayer - Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
4. 4C. Bühlmayer - Wikidatawikidata.org