Paintings Conservation West Lake Conservators specializes in the care and treatment of individual paintings or entire collections, contemporary or antique, easel size or oversized including murals and painted objects. The natural process of aging in a painting begins...
Photographs Conservation Photographs are varied and complex objects. First introduced in 1839, photographs can appear in a variety of forms and materials. Proper identification is key to be able to provide proper care. Photographs are particularly susceptible to...
Paper Conservation Paper conservation is concerned with the preservation of historic and artistic works with a base structure of paper, parchment, or photographic materials. These works can be found in the form of prints, drawings, photographs, maps, letters,...
Frame Conservation We address structural and aesthetic considerations by repairing broken moldings, replacing lost ornamentation, and restoring the antique character of original finishes as closely as possible. Close attention is paid to old repairs and...
Painted Objects Conservation As painting conservators in a mixed group specialty practice, we also treat the surfaces of a wide variety of painted objects. These painted objects may be flaking and unstable, covered with dust and grime, and deteriorated by historic...
