Conservation Artisans can provide the following services,
among others:

     * 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.
     * Chemical repatination and coating of bronze sculptures; maintenance training for your staff, if
       desired.
     * Modeling and fabrication of any replacement parts necessary for visual cohesiveness.
     * Consolidation, to reintroduce intergranular bonding of fragile or deteriorated stone.
     * Small scale mortar repointing with mortar analysis.
     * Patching or dutchman repairs to major losses in stone.  Mechanical repairs to metal.
     * Materials analysis and laboratory testing to understand the material's properties and methods of
       deterioration.
     * Documentation of the work with color slides, black & white prints, and digital images.

     If you would like a list of clients and past projects, or further information:
                                                                 Karen Fix
                                                                 Conservation Artisans
                                                                 88 Carroll Street
                                                                 Brooklyn, New York 11231
                                                                 646.325.6494
                                                                 karen@conservationartisans.com
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