Cleaning
After many years of display or storage, oil paintings can begin to show damage from soil, smoke, or just discoloring from old varnish. With careful use of special restoration cleaners, I can remove these deposits and restore paintings to their original appearance - recapturing the vibrant colors and beauty of the original art.

Varnishing
Paintings that have never been varnished can appear dull, lifeless and the colors muted. Minor surface cleaning and a new coat of Damar Picture Varnish can often restore the vivid, pure colors that the artist intended, as when the painting was new.

Tears, Holes, and Other Damage
Tears, punctures and canvas holes can be repaired, filled and color matched, so that it is nearly impossible to see a repair from viewing the front of the painting.

Relining
Paintings that are brittle with age and the paint is actually releasing from the canvas, can often be relined, so that no further damage is done, and then areas can be over painted, so that they can be restored to near their original appearance.

Other Restorations
I am also experienced in repair and restoration of other objects:

• Paper Mache’ objects
• Gold Leafing on most surfaces, including frames
• Plaster based art objects
• Ivory, wood or composite re-cementing repair of art objects

Prices for repairs and restorations vary considerably, as to the material, size, type, skill needed, time and preparation needed to complete the repair. Usually I will need to see a piece, in order to even give an estimate of the repair cost.

Call or email me to arrange a time, or ask questions.