Conservation Treatments

Surface Cleaning Tests

Indicative from £45

Small, mapped tests to understand soiling and varnish behaviour. We document safe options and outline what a full clean would involve before any wider work proceeds.

Flat-lit panel during partial varnish reduction with edge masking and test windows

Varnish Reduction & Revarnish

Indicative from £120

Gradual reduction where appropriate, aiming to improve legibility while keeping age and surface character. A final protective layer is chosen for the painting’s needs.

Canvas tear aligned with thread-by-thread joins under magnification

Structural Mends & Infill

Indicative from £95

Tear alignment, edge support, fills and texture matching. Losses are evened for retouch so the surface reads calmly at normal viewing distance.

Gilded frame corner with bole exposed, ready for leaf repairs and toning

Frame Care & Toning

Indicative from £65

Consolidation, gesso and bole repairs, leaf work and toning to settle scuffs. We check fit, fixings and backing so the work hangs securely after treatment.

Client Observations

Elena

Heirloom piece

“Notes were precise and easy to follow. The painting reads brighter without losing its age, which is exactly what we hoped for.”

Martin

Collector

“Clear options at the test stage helped me choose a sensible route. Updates were steady and practical throughout.”

Priya

Family archive

“Retouch blends at normal viewing distance and the frame sits well again. The handover pack is a useful record.”

Sam & Noor

House move

“Good advice on hanging and backing boards. The surface looks calmer and the colours feel more present.”

Conservation Team

Lead conservator logging condition notes beside a raking-light image

Jonas Reed

Condition Reports & Treatment Mapping

Conservator preparing cotton swabs and gels for local surface tests

Aisha Grant

Surface Tests & Varnish Work

Specialist aligning a stitched canvas tear with magnifier support

Leo Carter

Structural Mends & Infill

Frame specialist toning a gilt corner to match the original leaf

Poppy Lane

Frames & Preventive Care

Restoration Questions

Do you take every painting for treatment?

We begin with condition notes and small tests. If a treatment is sensible for the work, we outline a plan, timescale and likely outcomes before anything proceeds.

Can colour shifts be reversed completely?

Some changes come from age and materials. We focus on improving legibility and surface calm while respecting the painting’s character and maker’s intent.

What do you need from me?

A few clear photos in good light, approximate size, frame details, and any known history. This helps us prepare a measured first look and estimate.

Do you work on frames as well?

Yes—loose joins, gesso losses, leaf repairs and toning are handled in-house. We also check fixings, backing and glazing to support the painting after treatment.

Studio Contact

+44 1904 728 613

15 Colliergate, York YO1 8BP, England

[email protected]

For detailed enquiries, please contact us in writing.

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