Paintings

Conservation of Paintings

The types of paintings on which we perform conservation treatments include oil paintings, acrylics, mixed media, tanjore style, glass etc.

Treatment of paintings may include:

• Examination
• Surface cleaning
• Varnish removal
• Overpaint removal
• Surface consolidation (flaking or powdering paint and pigment layers)
• Removal and treatment of mold, fungus
• Removal of surface bloom and blanching
• Dent & Tear repair
• Flattening (removal/reduction of distortions)
• Strip and full lining
• Filling and in-painting areas of loss
• Application of protective coating
• Provision of advice regarding painting care, mounting and display
• Provision of documentation (condition assessments and treatment reports)

Before Conservation : Oil on Canvas

After Conservation : Oil on Canvas