Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer a range of services including Paper Conservation, Sculpture repair, and Custom Framing.
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Call, Email or Click the “Contact Us” button to let us know about your item!
Once we have received photos of the front and back of the item along with rough dimensions, we will provide you a rough estimate within a few days. Should you like to proceed, we will schedule an appointment for you to drop it off at our Studio.
Once in person, we will answer any questions or concerns you may have about the process. Please allow us a few days to further examine and send you a formal estimate via Docusign for your final approval.
In person appointments can always be made without sending us photos.
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This depends on many factors. The best way to know is to get in contact with an Art Appraiser who can use their expertise to guide you on your specific artwork/needs.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page, email or call. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
Our hours are Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm
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As each item and artwork is unique, our costs cannot be easily listed. We are happy to offer a no-obligation estimate when you send us photographs and dimensions.
The conservation of art and repair of damage to all objects is a highly skilled task, our prices reflect the time and support required for your project, as well as the list of treatments recommended in an initial proposal. All of our quotes are estimates, we give a final cost once the treatment plan is established in our studio.
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If the artwork cannot be easily removed we can arrange for our team to visit for on-site repairs and conservation work. This is often the case for murals and large paintings that are installed within walls. If an artwork or item can be removed, we prefer to conduct treatments in our studio due to the possible use of chemicals and need for professional ventilation.
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The timeline of your restoration depends on the type, size, and condition of the artwork. Our team will be able to provide a more accurate timeframe after our initial assessment.
Our current queue time is 3-4 Months. If you are wanting/needing this sooner, please let us know so we can apply an expedited cost to the final estimate.
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Custom Framing is independent of the Conservation or Restoration process. If framing choices are selected after treatment has been completed, we estimate 4-6 weeks for completion. If material choices are made prior to treatment, framing and treatment will be completed in timeframe given at consultation.
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Of course! Please contact us so we can provide instructions on the best way to package the item along with our address.
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Conservation framing is all about how an object is presented within a frame, in such a way as to not cause damage and to protect it from damage in the future. There are many different techniques to choose from, and all the techniques I use are chosen based on the object, how it is to be displayed, and how clients want it to be viewed. I use materials that will not discolour or cause damage to paper: they provide the support required and show the object at its best. From the glazing to the mountboard, everything I use has been tested and is of the highest quality demanded by leading museums and galleries. Whether you are re-fitting an artwork in a contemporary original frame or wanting an artwork newly framed, conservation framing is the gold standard
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We work with Collectors, Museums, Individuals and Institutions.
Whether the item is sentimental or valuable, we’re here to help!