Examination & documentation
Detailed condition reports, technical examinations, treatment proposals and photographic documentation for museum and private collections.
conservation treatment
Hands-on conservation treatment, either on-site or in our studio. Typical treatments include but not limited to: cleaning, stabilization, consolidation, structural and surface repair and reintegration, reassembly of broken fragments, recreating missing elements, polishing metal and plastics surfaces
We treat a wide range of materials including but no limited to: stone, glass, ceramic, metals (ie. bronze, stainless steels, aluminum), wood, plaster, leather, polychrome and gilt surfaces, upholstered furniture, plastics, and contemporary materials.
Outdoor sculpture
Onsite conservation treatment and maintenance on outdoor sculptures. Treatments include, but not limited to cleaning and waxing metal surfaces, applying protective coatings, and overseeing/ assisting with surface refinishing.
surveys and assessments
General conservation surveys, object-specific condition surveys, and CAP assessments.
education and training
Workshops offered on preventative care and preservation planning for museum and art professionals.
Collections care consultation
- On-site assessments prior to purchase or travel.
- Advice on mounting and seismic stabilization.
- Consultation for grant applications, exhibition design, storage, and preventive care.
- Collections rehousing planning and implementation, for both private and institutional settings.
- Artist consultation (ie materials, preventive care, preservation).