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Painting Restoration and
Conservation Services
​ As a conservator, as well as an art collector, I am often called on to appraise and restore works of art. Some restorations are simply a matter of adding a color wash to a scrape on the canvas, but other jobs can be more extensive.
First I look at the work from the perspective of a dealer, authenticating the artist, age, value and importance. Some works can be extremely valuable without a signature, or without being done by a known artist. Any reputable gallery or dealer will give you an appointment for an appraisal.
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A painting is made up of layers of very dissimilar materials which disintegrate or age differently, and at different rates. In order to restore a painting you must understand each layer you are dealing with, the materials that make up the layers, and how to duplicate materials and pigments used in another era. This is done so that when new materials are applied, the aging process will continue at a uniform rate for each layer.
We always find ground, primer or both, on antique paintings, whether executed on a piece of wood, canvas or stretched linen. On top of this surface the paint, or pigment is next applied. Finally, a varnish is used as a protective coating.
Over the life of an antique painting, it could be revarnished several times
Click on thumbnail to view next image Before and After treatments.
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