Conservation / Restoration

Age, accidents, uneven heating/cooling, and humidity issues can take their toll on fine paintings. Varnish can age and yellow, while dust, smoke, and dirt can accumulate in the cracks and folds.

Worse yet, accidents such as a picture hanger that fails, or a careless mover can cause substantial damage and paint loss. We have seen everything that can happen and are equipped to handle even the most challenging of restoration projects.

Most Paintings of 40 years of age or more can benefit from a cleaning. Our clients are amazed at how beautiful their older paintings look once we have had the opportunity to restore them to their original state.

Yellowed varnish is carefully removed to reveal the beauty of this portrait by James R. Hopkins

Another painting in the early stages of removing decades of tar and nicotine stain

If you have questions or would like more information, contact us at: services@emersonburkhart.com or call us at: (614) 329-5543.