Robert Datum - Professional Associate - American Institute for Conservation
Treatments
Tear repair - Canvas fibers were joined thread by thread on suction table before lining to a secondary linen support to add structural stability and reduce weave distortion in raking light.
Surface cleaning - Buffered aqueous cleaning systems are used to safely remove this heavy nicotine and grime layer from painting surface.
Frame repair - Casting from areas of existing frame to replicate losses.
restoration of a stone sculpture
Structural Repair- Planar distortions are reduced with suction and humidity and torn edges are reinforced with lining or edge lining.
Mural Conservation - Onsite cleaning, structural repair, protective varnishing of public and private wall murals.
Varnish removal - Discolored varnish is safely removed with appropriate solvents and revarnished with a non-yellowing conservation varnish.