Art Restoration
The studio follows stringent practices that stand for minimal intervention and ensure reversibility while treating valuable works of art. Without restructuring the composition of paintings, the different curative and preventive treatments include surface cleaning, consolidation, varnish removal, overpaint removal, structural repair, de-acidification, lining, infilling and retouching.
The studio has gained vast experience in restoring works on paper, canvases, photographs, sculptures, wall paintings and new media seen across traditional, modern and contemporary art. With a thirst for learning and knowledge, all conservation practices followed at the studio keep evolving based on recent researches and technical advancements.
Collections Care & Preventive Conservation
The term ‘Conservation’ is broadly used to signify the maintenance and preservation of works of art. It includes both curative and preventive techniques. The conservation measures involve examination, documentation and treatment of deteriorated works of art. Therefore, besides restoring and treating works, we provide consultation and solutions for preventive conservation to museums, galleries and independent clients. These apply to objects both in storage and on display.
Storage Solutions
We advise museums, galleries, archives and independent collectors on reinventing their storage spaces that ensure the longevity of their prized collection. Trained and experienced in collections management and storage standards, the interventions range from full storage planning to bespoke and customized packaging that form a part of organization solutions. High grade conservation and archival materials are used for facilitating these processes for institutions and individuals.
Condition Assessment & Documentation
Condition assessment and documentation is an imperative function for museums, galleries and auction houses. We provide proper assessment of entire collections and aid in the documentation processes as per standards followed internationally. Details and conditions of artworks along with digitization can be carried out for clients aiming to improve their overall documentation practices.
Art Handling
Packaging, handling and transport form a crucial part of logistics while working with valuable art and artefacts. We offer trainings and workshops in proper handling of art as well as labelling and marking techniques that museums and galleries can use for their collections management and documentation.
Framing & Mounting advice
In the case of works on paper, the most of the damage is a result of poor framing materials such as acidic mount boards, cello tapes, masking tapes and cheap quality backing boards. The studio not only offers treatment and restoration of frames that have been damaged by the use of such materials and the ravages of time but also provides professional framing and mounting advice for works on paper.
