Services

Restoration &
Conservation

Our Approach

Expert care, minimal intervention

All cleaning and restoration work is of the highest quality, following the ethical restoration standards of reversibility. Every treatment is individually assessed and carried out with the care your painting deserves.

Cleaning

The removal of dirt and discoloured varnish from the paint surface. Astonishing results can be obtained, bringing dark and dull canvases back to their vibrant original colours and revealing hidden detail. This work demands great care — over-cleaning is a risk, and one Zelie is trained to avoid.

Structural Repair

Conservation of the picture support — canvas, panel, board. Deterioration from damp, a dry environment or impact damage can be addressed. Canvases can be lined where there is weakness, tears, holes or flaking paint. Panel paintings can be consolidated, or paint transferred if necessary.

Retouching

Paintings are only retouched where paint is missing or badly worn. Any paint applied follows the principle of reversibility, so that future conservators can safely remove it if required.

Full Services

What we offer

Composition lining
Panel repairs (wood, metal, board)
Cleaning and restoration
Frame restoration & conservation
Condition reports
Reports for insurance companies
Free, no-obligation consultation
Evaluation and estimates

All types of restoration can be undertaken — from simple cleaning to major conservation of very damaged paintings, including those you might believe to be beyond repair. From tiny pictures to full-length portraits.

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