We specialize in the Preservation and Art Restoration of Oil Paintings on Canvas and Panel, Art Objects made of Porcelain, Ceramics, Pottery, Jade, Marble, Stone, Collectibles and Heirlooms. We use museum quality techniques and materials in strict conformance with the best practice guidelines provided by the International Art Restoration Institutes.
We also engage the assistance of a licensed professional engineer and a local architect who apply highly specialized solutions to projects requiring advanced structural knowledge or wood design experience.
Our Painting Restoration services consist of:
Damage evaluation and testing to select best treatment options.
Photographic documentation including before, during and after treatment.
Written documentation including:
Present conditions.
Conservation treatment description.
Proposal for Conservation and Restoration treatment.
when applicable.
Consolidation of flaking, cracking and cupping paint layer (for both paintings and polychrome sculptures).
Cleaning of painted surfaces using customized solvents that are specifically formulated for art restoration to remove grime, smoke, previous restorations, discolored varnishes and other environmental contaminants.
Select best treatment to address holes and ripped canvas issues.
Lining and relining.
Filling in depressions - reintroduction of ground and paint loss.
In-painting through color matching.
Varnishing.
Written restoration proposal for Insurance Claims, documentation, damage evaluation service.
We also specialize in Art Restoration of other Objects, including statues or other art works made of stone, earth-ware, porcelain, ceramics, pottery, terracotta, marble and wood artifacts.
Our Art Objects services include:
Consolidation of polycrome wood artifacts.
Reassembly of broken pieces.
Replacement of missing elements/fragments.
Structural reinforcement.
Reintroduction of paint loss.
The classical theory of restoration of paintings has necessarily involved only minimal intervention. This is done to retain the integrity of the aged painting or art object and to avoid further damage. However, in other more contemporary cases, such as for collectibles or family heirlooms, some clients prefer the "invisible" art restoration technique which will return the item to “like new” condition. We also perform this type of restoration if requested. The products used to conceal cracks for this technique can be easily removed without causing additional stress to the artifact.