Cut in leather not so 'tearable'

Sometimes I am asked to repair leather where the cause of damage is unknown. This is not so much a problem for me, although it can make all the difference for the owner if an insurance claim is involved. In this latest job, the footrests on two leather recliner armchairs were severely damaged by tears and cuts. The solution? I supplied new replacement leather for the damaged footrests which was cut to shape and sewn on by our upholsterer, then it was simply a matter of recolouring the new leather to match the adjacent panels. The colour had a subtle two-tone antique effect which is always a little more challenging than a single solid colour, but I enjoy that kind of challenge as I personally am not satisfied until the colour is right. The owner was very happy with the finished result, which is shown in the photos below. *
* Any variation in the colour between photos is due to different lighting conditions at the time each photo was taken.