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	MÖBIUS: art conservation \| home About Us \| Location \| Contact Us \| Services \| Painting Treatments \| Object Treatments \| Frame Treatments \| References \| Associations \| News and Events \| Links Services We offer comprehensive art preservation and conservation services for individuals and private clients, antique and art dealers, art galleries, picture framers, museums, libraries, interior designers, fire and flood recovery services, and serious art collectors. However, many of our best clients retain us to conserve and restore a single painting that is of significant sentimental value and has been handed down through the family such as a family portrait, memorable landscape, or decorative art. Painting conservation and restoration usually entails: the removal of surface dirt and grime the removal of discolored varnish repair of tears, holes, and losses lining of deteriorated canvases to stable supports the consolidation of fragile elements or materials treating surface deformations such as cupping, tenting, flaking, powdering stretching old canvases to existing or conservation quality stretcher bars varnishing to create the proper optical properties of a finished painting inpainting (retouching) of losses requiring accurate color matching and texturing Frame Restoration Often we are called upon to restore antique, gilded frames by recasting missing ornamentation, consolidating broken elements, applying metal leafing, and creating a final patina that is consistent with aged frames of antiquity. Picture Framing We also provide museum quality, archival framing using museum replicas and period piece frames appropriate to the paintings we treat. These may be small and delicate to substantial and ornamented. We can also construct completely unique, hand made frames with a myriad of compo ornaments to suit your own design concepts. Typically, the framing will create the prime visual and aesthetic compliment to enhance the conservation treatment of the painting. Framing materials and strategies are always dedicated to longevity and conservation standards. Archival Storage Consultation Fine art requires a stable environment with limited temperature and relative humidity changes. We utilize suitable archival boxes for long term storage along with acid free interleaving or mylar encapsulation. We are available to consult on other physical parameters of safe long term storage or for crate construction. Research and Auction Records Too little time in your busy day to do the necessary research on your art? We have access to data bases and research materials to investigate your artwork or artist. We can often generate a comprehensive list of auction records for your artist to help you establish comparable valuation. We do not appraise or authenticate fine art. There are other specialists who perform this function so we can make appropriate referrals. Dealing with Insurance Companies We can work directly with insurance companies to assist you in the conservation and restoration of damaged artworks for which you have a valid claim. Condition Surveys and Documentation Sometimes collections require a thorough examination to document their existing condition prior to treatments, storage, or for various insurance requirements. We provide on site examinations which are followed up with comprehensive written and/or photographic documentation. Photographic Documentation Before, during, and after treatment photos are available plus details of key pictorial elements and signatures. Photography under different lighting conditions can serve as diagnostic tools or permanent records. We provide color or black and white images, slides, or digital images. On Location Treatments Occasionally, we are called upon to move our lab on location to work on oversize pieces of art which would not travel well. Disaster Mitigation We are prepared to intervene for safe collection management in the event of natural disasters like fires, floods, earthquakes, locust invasions, and alien invasions. Pest Management Vermin of all types can ruin art collections. We can create anoxic chambers for insect infestation, micro-climates, or recommend procedures for termite control with an eye toward your collection needs. Environmental Concerns We can assist clients in making appropriate decisions about the conditions under which art is stored or displayed. This can include temperature, humidity, lighting, etc. Back to Top