Conservation Services
Paper Conservation.
Works on paper are among the most vulnerable of all art objects — and among the most rewarding to conserve. We treat the full range of media on paper, from old master drawings to contemporary prints.
Works on Paper
Fragile by nature. Resilient with care.
Paper is a complex material — a network of cellulose fibres that responds to changes in humidity, temperature and light in ways that can cause irreversible damage over time. The media applied to it — ink, watercolour, pastel, gouache — each have their own vulnerabilities and their own requirements. Conservation of works on paper demands a thorough understanding of both the support and the media, and a treatment approach tailored to each individual work.
We treat works on paper of all periods and media. Every treatment begins with a full condition assessment, proceeds through a written proposal agreed with the collector, and concludes with a comprehensive conservation report and archival-quality housing.
Works We Treat
Watercolours & Drawings
Works on paper in all media — pencil, ink, chalk, pastel, gouache, watercolour and mixed media.
Prints & Multiples
Etchings, engravings, lithographs, screenprints and digital prints on paper and fabric.
Photographs
Albumen, gelatin silver, chromogenic and inkjet prints. Daguerreotypes and other photographic processes by arrangement.
Manuscripts & Documents
Historical documents, letters, maps, architectural drawings and archival materials.
Books & Bound Materials
Rare books, albums, sketchbooks and bound collections. Binding repair and rebinding by arrangement.
Textiles on Paper
Works incorporating fabric, thread, collage elements and mixed media on paper supports.
Treatment Methods
Precision at every stage.
Surface Cleaning
Deacidification
Structural Consolidation
Lining & Backing
Inpainting & Retouching
Protective Encapsulation & Mounting
Begin a Consultation
Discuss your work with our conservators.