Front view of the vintage-style storefront for Lyric Hall Restoration, Antiques and Conservation Theatre, with hanging flower baskets and an illuminated sign.

Lyric Hall Restoration, Antiques and Conservation is a private practice specializing in the conservation and restoration of gold leaf picture frames, fine art, furniture, architectural elements and cultural property.

Our Services

Fine Furniture Restoration

Hand Carving

Inlay & Gold Leafing

Re-Upholstry

Painting Conservation

Stained Glass Restoration

Furniture Repairs

Insurance Claims

Appraisals

Two life-sized statues of Buddhist monks, one raising his hand and the other with hands clasped, with a poster about an event titled 'ESCAPADE' in the background.
Close-up of damaged, ornate gilded wood and marble surface, possibly part of an antique decorative piece or furniture, with peeling paint and worn details.
A large, ornate, oval mirror with a gold frame placed on a textured dark blue quilted surface. In front of the mirror, there is a small pile of dried berries and a wooden spoon.
Black and white photo of a man with curly hair, glasses, and a mustache working on a glass art piece in a workshop. He is holding a brush and appears to be applying or polishing the glass frame.

About
John Cavaliere

John Cavaliere’s Lyric Hall Restoration, Antiques and Conservation is a private practice specializing in the conservation and restoration of gold leaf picture frames, fine art, furniture, architectural elements and cultural property. Lyric Hall Antiques and Conservation is headquartered in the fully restored Lyric Hall, the former 1913 West Rock Theater, a vaudeville and silent film house now on the National Register of Historic Places.

John Cavaliere is a New Haven native who studied Fine Art at Connecticut College. Thereafter he worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and went on to apprentice with a master gilder. In 1994 he opened his private practice and called it Lyric Hall.

Please consider Lyric Hall Restoration, Antiques and Conservation for all your conservation and restoration needs. We are glad to provide estimates and consult with you on the best treatments for your art and antiques. Clients include: Yale University, Knights of Columbus Museum, Cushing Whitney Medical Library, Center Church of New Haven, City of Ansonia, Private Collector, Dealers
and Architects. 

Facade of Lyric Hall, an antique and conservation theater, with hanging flower baskets, a porch, and signage indicating antiques and heirlooms.
Colorful Chinese imperial art plaque with floral and animal motifs, and a central image of a woman with a parasol, surrounded by flowers and birds.
Comparison of two ornate, vintage-style picture frames adjacent to a white column on a wooden floor inside a decorated room.
Broken picture frames and a religious icon with a gold frame, placed on an old chair.
A person working on restoring a vintage gold-framed mirror with ornate carvings, placed on a wooden table, in a cluttered workshop.
Close-up of a weathered stone sculpture of a human head in profile view, with a crack running down the middle, outdoors with trees and cars in the background.
Weathered wooden statue of a standing man in traditional robe, raising his right hand in greeting or blessing, placed on a wooden surface outside a building.
A religious icon depicting a saint on a horse, holding a sword and shield, with a halo around his head, set in a decorative metal frame with a wooden border.
Close-up of cracked and peeling painted surface on an old, weathered brick wall.
A gold ornate mirror reflecting a chandelier hanging over a wooden dining table with chairs, a person seated in a corner, and a window with curtains.
A man wears a dark jacket and is cleaning a golden, ornate mirror frame with a brush, standing behind a decorated table with glue, cups, and tools, in a room with paintings, a white fireplace, and a TV.
Ornate gold-framed oval mirror on a red wall, reflecting part of a chandelier and the photographer taking the picture with a flash.
A cluttered worktable with silver ornate candlesticks, a bowl with tools, and various art supplies in a workshop.
A large vintage mirror with a yellowed frame leaning against a white wall, reflecting a store interior with a person in a red shirt browsing.
A colorful landscape oil painting depicting houses, trees, a pathway, and bushes in a rural setting.
A vintage wooden sofa with blue patterned upholstery, ornate carved wooden arms and legs, placed in a room with wooden shutters, a white wall, and a vintage wall-mounted telephone. An inset image shows the same sofa before restoration.
Close-up of a damaged oil painting depicting a house with a staircase, with a tear and hole in the canvas.
A young man with short hair wearing a red shirt and backpack working at a kitchen counter in a workshop or store with various tools and cabinets visible in the background.
Colorful decorative Asian ceramic or porcelain tray with intricate patterns, floral motifs, birds, and a central painted scene of a woman with a deer in nature, topped with a green bird and a blue and white demon face at the bottom.
Close-up of a colorful, ornate, ceramic or enamel artifact with floral and animal motifs, showing signs of aging and damage.
Close-up of a decorative surface featuring a pink flower, blue and green floral patterns, and a section of a brown curved element, possibly part of a piece of furniture or decorative item.
A decorative black and purple mirror with symbols and writing on the frame, resting on a black cylindrical stand in a room with hardwood floors, a red floral rug, and vintage furniture, including a sofa and a closed wooden door.
Close-up of an ornate, gold-colored picture frame corner with intricate detailing, next to a dark wooden cabinet, and part of a person’s hand holding a black object in the bottom left corner.
Vintage decorative tiled floor with floral and scroll design, showing part of a person's shoes and pants.
Reflective surface of a round, ornate mirror with gold and black border, showing interior of a room with wooden floors, white ceiling, green pillar, cherry wooden door, chairs, and various items. The person taking the photo holds a phone.
An ornate, circular, gold-framed mirror resting on a textured, dark blue surface with a pile of small, round, dried plant seeds or pods and a metallic scoop.
Decorative Asian-style wall hanging with floral patterns, birds, a central painted scene of a woman, and mythical creatures.
A man with a beard and mustache, wearing a denim jacket, smiling and sitting between two statues of monks with gold faces and robes, outside a building with a sign in the background.
Decorative ornate wooden picture frame with a central white column inside it.
Close-up of an ornate, vintage metal decorative piece with floral and scroll design, possibly part of furniture or a mirror frame.
Close-up of an ornate, carved wooden frame with gold and reddish-brown painted details, lying on a worktable.
Comparison of two portraits of a man dressed in black regal attire with colorful jewels and a white ruffled collar, against a red background. The left portrait is old and damaged, while the right portrait is restored.
Side-by-side comparison of two paintings depicting two boys sitting in a room with flowers and a book, with the right painting being clearer and more colorful.
Side-by-side images of a framed painting of a woman wearing a yellow hooded shawl. The left frame is silver with ornate detailing, and the right frame is gold with ornate detailing.
Two paintings of pomegranates in wooden frames, one dark and the other bright, both featuring the fruit on a surface.
Comparison of two wooden rocking chairs with woven seats, one old and damaged, the other restored, in different indoor settings.
A man working on an ornate, gold-painted, carved frame or decoration near a glass-topped table with drinks and tools.
A person working in an antique furniture restoration workshop, surrounded by various furniture pieces, tools, and decorative items.