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Buchanan and Kiguel was founded in 1966 by Dr. Enrique B. Kiguel, a professor in the School of Medicine at Georgetown University, and A. Lawrence Buchanan, a translator as well as Associate Editor of Americas Magazine at the Organization of American States. Long time collectors of fine art and antiquities, both men brought to the business a background of classic European influence, having lived and studied on the Continent. Actually their original joint venture was an antique shop in Orange, Virginia. One day during that first year a client asked if they would frame an old engraving previously purchased from them. It became a challenge to find the very best materials for completion of this task, and thus began a long career of fine picture framing which very soon superseded that of selling antiques. Their ultimate goal was to be able to offer fine, sophisticated traditional picture framing of superior quality, as well as painting and frame restoration to a knowledgeable public. Today this task is fulfilled from their headquarters in Orange, as well as at branch locations in Alexandria and Charlottesville.
In the late seventies, Paul A. Williams, III joined the firm, adding to the company historical and artistic knowledge acquired through study and extensive travel in Europe. Since 1985 he has served as Director of Buchanan and Kiguel and through his efforts has assembled a staff of qualified professionals, knowledgeable of the craft and in the execution and presentation of picture frame design.
info@buchananandkiguel.com
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