Restoration Services Provided
(most of these treatments can be applied to any painted surface)
- Cleanings to remove surface dirt, grime, old discolored varnish, any old restorations
- Application of patches to any tears, rips, or holes
- Consolidation of flaking paint and stabilization of weak areas
- Relining of paintings on canvas to a new canvas substrate, masonite or other stable surfaces
- Strip linings of paintings on canvas that are in stable condition but need to be re-stretched due to creases and buckling in the canvas itself
- Application of gesso fills to any loss areas
- In-painting and/or glazing of any loss areas using Restoration Colors
- Application of coat(s) of protective varnish
Conservation Services Provided
(most of these treatments can be applied to any painted surface)
- Application of coat(s) of protective varnish
- Keying-out of buckling canvas into tension
- Stabilization of any weak surfaces and/or substrates
- Removal from strainers and re-stretched onto stretcher bars
- Advice on where to place paintings and/or painted objects, so that no further damage can occur
All treatments are reversible and only approved restoration and conservation products are used All works of art are photographed before, during, and after treatments in order to document the restoration and conservation process