restoration & conservation of
OIL PAINTINGS & FRAMES
in the
CHANNEL ISLANDS
SERVICES
CONDITION REPORTS
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Initial condition assessments and treatment proposals (free)
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Full condition reports for personal, legal and insurance purposes
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Full treatment reports (by special request)
OIL PAINTINGS
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Surface dirt removal
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Varnish thinning and removal
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Removal of distracting old retouching and overpainting
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Stabilisation of the paint layer
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Patching damaged supports and texturising with gesso to disguise damage from the front
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Retouching with reversible, high-quality restoration colours
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Addressing poor tension and distortions in painting supports
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Re-lining (although limited on size)
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Varnishing with an appropriate resin for the age of the painting
PAINTING ANALYSIS
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Visual analysis of canvas, stretchers & colourman stamps
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Ultraviolet light analysis and photographs
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Infrared light analysis and photographs
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Collecting paintsamples and analysis of results
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Summary report of findings
GILDED FRAMES AND OBJECTS
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Surface dirt removal (including gilded surfaces)
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Re-construction of missing elements
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Stabalisation of loose elements
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Stabalisation of gilded surfaces
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Water and oil gilding
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Re-touching
EXAMPLE WORK
ABOUT
Ede Conservation is passionate about the proper conservation of art for future generations and keeping the legacy of all artists alive
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Ede Conservation is a fine art conservation studio that was founded by islander Sally Ede-Golightly in 2018. Since then the studio has restored in excess of 150 oil paintings and gilded frames.
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The studio mainly servies the Channel Islands, but has also completed projects in the UK.
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Ede Conservation operates from its studio in St. Peter's, Guernsey, but its conservators are also able to work on location and have frequently worked in offices, homes and churches.
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CONTACT
Please email with photographs and details of your painting or frame including measurements.