Hand-carved heraldry, crests, and emblems for yachts, estates, and private collections.
Carved by hand in African mahogany, American walnut, oak, basswood, maple, and cherry. 24k water gilding where the piece calls for it.
The work
Golden Age
Gilded eagle over a carved shield
24k water gilding
SAVA
Crest, from the first cut
Rendering of the finished form
Junto 1727
Hand-carved walnut shield
American walnut
USA Shield
Hand-carved walnut shield
American walnutHow a commission works
The brief
The name, family, or vessel. A blazon, an old crest, a photo, or a sketch. Where it will live, and the rough size.
The call
A short call or DM to confirm the brief. If the heraldry is uncertain, I research it before a tool touches the wood.
The drawing
A drawing for approval. Priced after the drawing, not from a menu: scope, wood, gilding, and size set the number.
The carving
Carving, then gilding and finish. A deposit holds the place in line.
The bench
Progress photos while it is on the bench. Usually 4–6 months.
Delivery
Delivery when it is done, with a certificate of authenticity. The balance is due before delivery.
One major work at a time.
Atelier Gajic carves heraldry by hand in Palm Beach County: coats of arms, family crests, portrait reliefs, and one-of-a-kind emblems, with 24k water gilding where the piece calls for it. One major work at a time.
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Full builds, start to finish
Watch pieces carved from the first cut to the final finish.
Watch on YouTubeProgress from the bench
Day-to-day work, new commissions, and finished pieces.
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Commissions open · Palm Beach County & Worldwide
DM the reference and where the piece will hang. I will tell you whether I can take it, and what the next step is.
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