The general philosophies of this firm include the following:
- Treatments should be reversible to the greatest extent possible.
- Treatments should not distract from the original material but should be discernible as an intervention.
- In-depth studies of the object and materials are undergone before deciding upon a course of action.
- Cleaning solutions are tested in a small discreet area for effectiveness and aesthetic appeal before proceeding.
- All activity is documented through digital photography and a daily narrative.
- Original material is stabilized and retained as much as possible while maintaining functional and aesthetic appeal.
Some examples of services provided in the past include:
• Condition surveys to provide a visual record of the object at that point in time.
• Archival research to best determine original appearance, and to document any past treatments.
• On-site testing of cleaning solutions and paint and graffiti removal systems; follow-through treatment of the method which provides the most success without damaging the material.
• Inpainting of paint loss, graffiti, and patching repairs.
• Chemical repatination and coating of bronze sculptures; maintenance training for your staff, if desired.
• Modeling and fabrication or foundry recasting of any replacement parts necessary to re-establish visual cohesiveness.
• Consolidation to reintroduce intergranular bonding of fragile or deteriorated material and/or finishes.
• Small scale mortar repointing and mortar analysis.
• Patching or dutchman repairs to material losses in stone or concrete. Mechanical repairs to metal.
• Materials analysis and laboratory testing to understand the material's properties and methods of deterioration.
• Condition surveys to provide a visual record of the object at that point in time.
• Archival research to best determine original appearance, and to document any past treatments.
• On-site testing of cleaning solutions and paint and graffiti removal systems; follow-through treatment of the method which provides the most success without damaging the material.
• Inpainting of paint loss, graffiti, and patching repairs.
• Chemical repatination and coating of bronze sculptures; maintenance training for your staff, if desired.
• Modeling and fabrication or foundry recasting of any replacement parts necessary to re-establish visual cohesiveness.
• Consolidation to reintroduce intergranular bonding of fragile or deteriorated material and/or finishes.
• Small scale mortar repointing and mortar analysis.
• Patching or dutchman repairs to material losses in stone or concrete. Mechanical repairs to metal.
• Materials analysis and laboratory testing to understand the material's properties and methods of deterioration.
111 National Lane Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 646-325-6494