Wrightway Studio News

Do You Repair Porcelain Dolls?

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The Auckland Doll's Hospital was established in 1944 after the war by a local entrepreneurial couple, Don and Marion Lawson.

Our very talented dolly doctors can lovingly restore or repair your cherished childhood doll or expensive collectible using authentic methods and materials. We have expertise in restoring Porcelain Dolls or any type of doll.

Get in touch for a free no obligation quote from your local kiwi repair shop.

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Can you fix broken ceramics?

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You name it and we've probably put it back together!

We've been around for 30 odd years so we know what we're doing.

Each ceramic and pottery make has its own peculiarities: Lladro flowers are originally made by rolling wet ceramic between two fingers, Capodimonte is hand painted as is Royal Minton, Doulton, Albert, Worcester, and Grimwades porcelain.

Get in touch for a free no obligation quote from your local kiwi repair shop.

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Fine Art Restoration

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Meet our Art Doctors

Our senior art restorers are one of the most experienced team in New Zealand.

There is no “one size fits all” approach to painting restoration, as each work has to be carefully examined to determine which process and techniques will be best suited for the piece.

A special project we worked on was restoration of a Karl Sim a.k.a Carl Feodor Goldie oil painting.

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Who is the local kiwi repair shop?

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Fixing Aucklanders’ precious items is a passion for the team at Wrightway Studios in Glen Innes.

Wrightway Studios is a Tāmaki institution. For more than 25 years, the art restorers operated out of a factory in Morrin Rd, Panmure before moving to a more modern building on Taniwha St, Glen Innes five years ago.

Studio manager Corene Higgins says the company’s talented team can fix paintings, prints, watches, ceramics, photos, model boats and dolls, as part of Wrightway’s Auckland Doll’s Hospital.

Get in touch for a free no obligation quote from your local kiwi repair shop.

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Where can I get my Teddy Bear Fixed?

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  • The Auckland Doll's Hospital was established in 1944 and our team of talented experts can restore your Teddy Bear back to his (or her) former self.
  • Bring your much loved teddy bear and soft toys to Auckland Dolls Hospital and we will lovingly restore them for the next generation. Or you might prefer to display your favourite Ted as an interesting collectible.
  • Get in touch for a free no obligation quote from your local kiwi repair shop.

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