Conservation
of Works on Paper:
- old prints and drawings
- hand colored engravings and lithographs
- watercolors
- pastels
- modern media on paper
- archival documents including old vellum and others
The range of treatment for the above items would be determined
upon physical examination of the individual item. In most cases
it would include:
- Surface
cleaning,
treatment for mold, smoke, etc
- Deep
cleaning and deacidification, reduction of stains and discoloration
- Separation
from non-archival mounts
- Conservation
repairs
- Restoration
of missing medium, flattening of creases, stabilizing, remounting
- Archival
matting and framing
Conservation
of Oil Paintings (Canvas or Other Supports):
The range
of treatment for oils may include:
- Cleaning,
removal of old varnish and all non-original materials
- Consolidation
of loose paint layers
- Full
relining with new canvas, if required
- Restoration
of media losses (inpaintings, revarnishing)
- Antique
frames may also be cleaned and restored or new frame will
be provided
Every
item treated would be thoroughly photo-documented before and
after. Client may also request a full treatment report. |
Before
and After
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