Ethical Conservation for treasured paintings

Our team of specialists have undertaken numerous conservation projects including for significant old masterpieces and treasured possessions.

We work efficiently, yet also carefully, adopting best-practice techniques to preserve your artwork for generations. By working smarter, using various technologies, our aim is to adopt the highest standards, while also being mindful of budgets.

Breathing new life into Beautiful Objects

Oil Painting Conservation

Our oil painting conservation services cover a range of requirements, including: discoloured paintings, small holes or large tears in a canvas, dents and abrasions, retouching areas of paint loss, and consolidating unstable areas of paint. All retouching work is undertaken by trained conservators using reversible, best-practice, techniques.

  • Ultraviolet & Infrared Analysis

  • Condition Reports

  • Cleaning

  • Varnish Removal

  • Torn/Damaged Canvases

  • Retouching

  • Canvas Re-lining

  • Dent Removal

  • Consolidating Flaking Paint

Frame Restoration

In addition to picture restoration, we also offer a simple and efficient frame restoration service, which covers repairs to loose or lost plaster, missing gilt, and structural work.

Retain the original

Retaining the original frame for your painting can add to its value and in some instances, the frames are more valuable than the pieces themselves. Our frame restoration process will bring new vitality to antique gilt frames.

Missing plaster or gilding

Bring everything you have and retain any plaster which may have been detached. Our frame restorer works diligently using any original pieces where possible, or alternatively he’ll recast replacements or hand mould them. Any losses to the surface gilt are also replaced and we offer full regilding where required.

Framing

We offer a range of high-quality mouldings designed for any oil painting on canvas or wood. They cover a range of designs including reproductions of period designs.

QUICK TURNAROUND

We prepare the frames in-house and usually complete our work within a week or two. Hanging equipment is added free of charge.

COLLECTION & DELIVERY

If you’re unable to bring your painting to us in Cheltenham, we can collect it from your door for a small fee.

Our Process

  • 1 - Quote

    Send us an email to get started and we’ll reply with a quote within a day or two.

  • 2 - Collection/Drop Off

    You can either bring your painting to us in Cheltenham or we’ll collect it from your door.

  • 3 - Testing

    Once received, we’ll undertake various tests including analysis under ultraviolet light.

  • 4. Conservation

    You’ll be kept informed of our progress. Our conservators work diligently based upon the tasks at hand.

  • Fine Art Conservation Packing

    5. Delivery/Collection

    Once the project is complete, you can either collect your painting or we can deliver it safely back to your home.

FAQs

  • Quotations are based on two variables - the size of your painting and the level of project complexity. Prices start at £200 for a clean. You’ll receive an accurate (and fixed) quote before we commence our work. If we discover any additional complexity during your project, you won’t receive an extra fee. We always honour our quotations.

  • A simple clean and revarnish can be completed within a day, while a more complex project can take several weeks. Projects are booked into our diary in turn.

  • Simply send us an email via the form on the contact page and include photographs of your painting or frame. We’ll then reply with a quote.

  • We’re based in Cheltenham, in the Cotswolds, and work with clients across the UK and US.

  • You’re more than welcome to drop off your painting or frame at our unit in Cheltenham. Alternatively, we can provide a quote to safely collect it from your door. In some circumstances, we’re happy to send you a packing box and materials so you can send it via a courier, such as DHL.

  • Please contact us and we’ll provide an estimated start date for your project. All work is booked into our team diary, on a first come first served basis, following receipt of a deposit.

Quick Online Estimate

To get started, you can get a quick online estimate, including collection/delivery costs where required, by providing some information about your painting. Should you wish to go-ahead, simply send this to us for confirmation and we’ll be in touch. Our quotes are usually in line with our estimates and there are no surprises along the way.