Art conservation, art restoration, Harvard Art What is the difference between conservation and restoration? Conservation is the profession devoted to the preservation of cultural... property for the future. Conservation activities include examination, documentation, treatment, and preventive care. Treatment may consist of stabilization and/or restoration.... Stabilization refers to treatment procedures intended to maintain the integrity and original material of an object and to minimize deterioration. Restoration refers to treatment...

experience with period picture frames. Treatments include structural repair, stabilization of surfaces, replacement of missing pieces, gesso fills, ingilding with an appropriate karat... of Historic and Artistic Works. Projects begin with an assessment. Often there are different levels of restoration and conservation to be considered by the client. Harvard Art performs... or an exhibition where the frames are in need of attention? Harvard Art can work on-site to make your collection show to it's best advantage. Typical treatments include cleaning...

Capitol building. The frame had gone through a number of restoration treatments over the years. More about this project... Rococo Revival Mirror United States Senate Washinton, DC Frame...

of glided surfaces. I find restoring and conserving a period frame back to its original beauty very satisfying, says Elizabeth. Uncovering gold beneath layers of paint and previous... illustrative silkscreen textile product line. Her initial interest in historic restoration in the realm of painting conservation provided a segue into conservation and restoration... to a master woodworker building furniture and restoring antique furniture. Now back in New England, Allison continues to focus on furniture and gilding conservation and hones her...

More about this project... This Rococo Revival mirror is over 7.5 feet tall and 6 feet wide sits in the US Capitol building. The frame had gone through a number of restoration...