• Cleaning - This may be the accumulation of dirt over the surface of the painting or the natural discolouring of the varnish over many years, or most commonly both of these factors.
• Repairing of tears, splits, holes and punctures in the canvas.
• Relining of canvases may be necessary when the canvas is severely damaged and is a way of strengthening the original canvas.
• Filling and retouching of chips, scratches and losses to the painted surface. This could be accidental or the unfortunate result of vandalism.
• Any oil painting will be considered for restoration. The painting does not have to be valuable for it to be worth restoring. Sentimentality can make the painting as valuable to someone as an old master is to others!

Restoration of Frames:

• Cleaning the frame that has an accumulation of dirt.
• Re-gilding a frame that has been previously painted with gold or coloured paint. The gold paint looks bright when first applied but with exposure to the atmosphere, will oxidise over time and darken to a dull brown.
• Decorative mouldings on the frame that have been damaged or lost can been recast and applied to the remaining decoration.
• These repairs can then be re-gilded and toned to blend in with the original appearance of the frame.

An Example of Restoration:

An 18th Century Oil on Board

Before Restoration	After Restoration

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The treatments that are applied to the paintings and frames use traditional methods and materials that have changed little over many centuries. A methodical and gentle approach is applied to all restoration projects. All restoration projects are reversible and documented in photographs and treatment plans.

Restoration to water colour paintings or works on paper cannot be undertaken.

Disclaimer: Paintings and frames are received by the conservator on the express condition that the conservator is excluded from all liability for loss or damage to any picture and/or frame deposited with the conservator for restoration or any other purpose howsoever that loss or damage may occur. Any article deposited with the conservator for the purpose of restoration shall be deemed to have been deposited with the express authority of the owner. Responsibility for the insurance of any article deposited remains with the owner.