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
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.
The studio mainly servies the Channel Islands, but has also completed projects in the UK.
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.
CONTACT
Please email with photographs and details of your painting or frame including measurements.