Andrássy Castle Tiszadob, Hungary – Staircase, massive oak balustrade
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The Andrássy Castle in Tiszadob is one of Hungary's most significant Neo-Gothic and Romantic castle buildings. It was built between 1880 and 1885 by architect Artúr Meinig according to the visions of Count Gyula Andrássy, with its style partly inspired by the castles of the French Loire Valley.
The massive oak balustrade and staircase railing in the main stairwell date back to the castle's construction. This historically valuable timber construction, featuring richly carved floral and linear ornamentation, is a defining element of the interior's representative character.
Restoration measures: Following the mechanical removal of later, heavily darkened and aged lacquer layers, the structural integrity of the wood was restored. The work included the wedging and gluing of cracks, the addition of missing sculptural elements based on historic models, structural stabilization, and the repair of damaged areas. The process concluded with a waxed surface treatment, providing durable protection while emphasizing the natural texture of the oak wood.







