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Based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Layers Restoration restores and conserves oil paintings with a particular interest in older works.

Easel Painting Conservator

Layers Restoration is looking for an enthusiastic easel painting conservator with an appreciation for ethical techniques. Our clients are collectors and art dealers who expect us to offer an efficient, cost-effective, service while working to a professional standard. While we refer to ourselves as restorers, our preference is one of minimal intervention where practical.

Currently, there are four of us at our unit in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, so you’ll become an integral part of our small team. We hire those who are passionate about art, particularly the older pieces, and we approach each project sensitively and diligently.

Typical Tasks

  • Surface cleans

  • Varnish removal

  • Fills and retouching

  • Repairing tears and holes

  • Flattening bumps in canvases

  • Lining/relining canvases

A particular skill for lining canvases would be a distinct advantage.

Qualifications Required

Degree in Art Conservation, or equivalent training.

Salary: £23,000 -£32,000 (based on experience) + 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.

If you’re looking for a small, busy, studio where everyone cares about the projects they encounter, please do get in touch. To apply, please complete the form below.

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