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Painting restoration has evolved over the years with
the use of non-destructive methods and reversible materials. Treatments
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Surface Cleaning : Is necessary to remove
tobacco smoke, fire damage soot household grease and normal contaminants
in the air that slowly soil the painting surface. These can be
safely removed with solutions mixed for each type of surface grime,
giving you a more vivid and brilliant image. |
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Varnish Removal : Discolored varnish due to aging, or other types
of damage that leave streaks etc. can be removed with the appropriate
chemical preparations, thus exposing the original beauty and brilliant
color that the artist created. |
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Removal of previous Restorations : Most old paintings have been
previously restored. There is discolored varnish, discolored or
poorly done retouches and some over-painting, old patches or linings
as a few examples. These are removed and redone as required with
the greatest skill. |
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Lining : A lining process may be required if the support is unstable
. Damaged paint, tears or punctures can be repaired, stabilizing
the painting for further treatment. |
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In-painting : The repaired tears, punctures, scratches or missing
paint are filled with a filler and in-painted with the most suitable
paint. |
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Revarnish : The new varnish is chosen to the specifications of
each painting, further protecting the painting surface for the
future with added uv inhibitors and giving an overall superior
appearance. |
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Frame Restoration: We
encourage clients to keep and restore their original or antique
frames whenever possible. Historically when a frame was commissioned
for an individual painting, its cost was often equal to or more
than the painting itself. Over time most of these frames were
damaged by amateur repairs and painting over the gold leaf, stressful
environmental conditions etc.
Cleaning, paint removal, structural
and ornament repair, casting , gilding and refinishing can be
done. |
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