Conservation Services

The studio treats easel paintings from all periods, in a variety of media (oil, acrylic, tempera) on canvas, wood or hardboard supports. Treatments usually involve some or all of the following:

• Restoration: including surface cleaning; removal of yellowed varnish layers and discoloured retouchings; filling of paint losses; retouching and varnishing.

• Conservation: including consolidation of ground and paint layers; structural treatment of supports and backing of wooden panels or hardboard supports.

• Technical examination of paintings: as required, including the use of ultraviolet light, binocular microscopy and pigment analysis.

• Reframing to museum standards, with glazing and backboards as required.

• Full photographic and written documentation. Digital, 35mm black and white prints, or colour slides are available.

Please see Recent Projects for more information.

Additional services include:

• Site visits to inspect individual paintings or carry out surveys of collections and prepare estimates for conservation. Advice on conservation strategy and prioritisation is available.

• Advice on suitable conditions for the display and storage of paintings.

• Disaster response

• Talks on the restoration and conservation of easel paintings.

 Last revised  20.05.2007                                                                                               Content  © 2007  Gillian M H Walker