Woodcarver Ben Harms was born in west Germany in 1953, he came to England in 1968 and took an apprenticeship with were he began his woodcarving career. after years at he joined forces with ray Gonzalez to form Gonzalez and Harms. from then on the two mastered the arts of traditional woodcarving and gilding. Examples Ben Harms traditional and ornamental woodcarvings are amongst the finest in the world. some examples of his work can be seen at Windsor Castle, kensington Palace and Hampton Court During the restoration work at Windsor Castle after the fire Gonzalez and harms carved the 4 queens beast which were totally destroyed. please see also woodcarving Gonzalez and Harms Master Cavers Association Windsor Castle
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