Prevention is always better than a cure. An on-site inspection is the best way to catch risks before they cause permanent damage or deterioration. Using scientific equipment, every inspection checks the artwork's current condition and whether it is being displayed and stored correctly. Tailored advice on packing, handling, and transportation can also be provided to protect your artwork at all times.
When artworks become damaged or deteriorated, professional treatment may become necessary. Following a thorough assessment, a customised treatment is proposed for each individual piece. Every treatment strictly follows international ethical standards and the latest scientific research, focusing on stabilising the artwork's condition. Treatments often include surface cleaning and the careful removal of non-original materials, which also enhances the artwork's aesthetics and value. Such process frequently uncovers vital new information regarding the artwork's history, the artist, and its original quality.
It is always wise to photograph artworks for documentation purposes, as well as for research and publication. Professional photography helps in exposing details that may not be apparent to the naked eye. Specialised methods and equipment can also help in assessing the condition of artworks, and even in discovering new information that may be hidden beneath the topmost paint layer.
Conservators-restorers have a duty to educate the public. Providing correct, ethical information ensures that owners and collections managers understand that treating artwork must be entrusted solely to warranted professionals, saving cultural heritage from permanent damage and unethical alterations. Beyond offering practical guidelines on everyday care, such as dusting, conservators-restorers share their work and passion to raise awareness, inspiring future generations to safeguard these treasures.