Masterpiece Fine Art Restoration: Cleaning in progress

Friday, September 23, 2011

Cleaning in progress - old varnish removal

Fragment of oil painting after cleaning

Painting in the process of cleaning.

Partially cleaned oil painting showing the result of removing smoke and dirt.

I have extensive experience in working with:
~ American and European 18-20th century oil paintings, prints.
~ Frames of Antiquity.
~ Porcelain and ceramic figurines.
~ All major lines of antique porcelain such as Meissen, Drezden, Royal Vienna, Capodimonte, Old Paris, Sevres, Limoges, Bisque ,CapodiMonte , Chinese Export , Dresden, Flow Blue, Hummel, Limoge , Majolica, McCoy, Meissen, Nippon, Roseville, Royal Vienna, Satsuma, Sevres, Stafford-Shire , Wedgewood ,Weller, French Bisque, German Bisque
Imari, Chelsea, Wedgwood, Staffordshire, Bellek.
~ Popular collectible makessuch as Lladro, Hummel, Coebel, Royal Doulton, Boehm, Cybis.
~ Antique bisque, china, papier-mache dolls.
~ Miniature mosaics,Handel glass shades, Russian icons.
~ Jade or bone carvings, shell cameos.
~ Antique clock and clock faces.
~ Marble and alabaster sculptures.

What TO DO and NOT TO DO when something gets broken

1. Most importantly, Save ALL the pieces. A lost piece can be reconstructed but this is more difficult and costly than simple assembly. Do everything possible to locate all the pieces. If something has broken in shipment look in the box or container very carefully. 2. Do NOT glue it yourself. Some glues are impossible to remove and make re-repair difficult .Different materials require different mending materials. To remove and redo repairs adds to the time and difficulty of repair.
3. Contact me to discuss the repair. In the case of rare and expensive items with few, clean breaks, repairs reclaim much of the value of the item. For family heirlooms and sentimental items it is the owners decision. I understand that sentimental value can make any item priceless and I look forward to working with you and preserving your family heirlooms to be shared for generations to come.

Masterpiece Fine Art Restoration

Hi, I'm a classically trained art restorer/artist/sculptor and the owner of Masterpiece Fine Art Restoration. I had the opportunity to work under an esteemed artist in a renowned fine art restoration studio in Dallas. I'm offering the highest quality invisible restoration using the latest products and techniques available today.
Masterpiece Fine Art Restoration offering Repair, Restoration and Conservation services for Antiques, Collectibles, and Fine Art. Restoring and conserving your fine art and antiques will give them a new appeal and put them in good shape for the next generations.

Masterpiece fine art restoration

Friday, September 23, 2011

Cleaning in progress - old varnish removal