FAQs

Do you conserve pastel drawings / posters / miniatures / maps?

Yes. All of these works usually have either a paper support or use media associated with works on paper and can be restored and mounted by a trained paper conservator.

Do you conserve oil paintings?

Artworks Conservation generally specialises in the restoration of works of art on paper, e.g. watercolours, prints and drawings. However, we can recommend local specialists in easel painting conservation if required. If you are unsure what the medium of the artwork is, we would be happy to help with identification.

Artworks Conservation can undertake reframing or adjust existing frames on oil paintings, e.g adding specialist glazing products.

Do you restore frames?

We have links with a number of frame restorers in the region, who carry out work for the public, trade, museums and galleries. We can advise on the best course of action regarding damaged frames and make arrangements for restoration work to be carried out.

How much does restoration cost?

Due to the great variety of artworks, in terms of media, scale and condition, please contact us for a free assessment of condition and estimate for conservation, mounting or framing.

An appointment can be made to bring an artwork to the studio or, if preferred, images of the artwork can be sent by email.

Do you carry out mounting and framing?

We can cut mounts to match your artwork. We stock a range of museum-quality, 100% cotton, acid-free mountboards. Hand-decorated mounts can be provided for historic watercolours. Artworks Conservation can supply and fit a wide range of frames from simple wooden mouldings to hand-gilded frames or contemporary, acrylic boxes. All mounting and framing is carried out to the highest conservation standards.

What Our Clients Say

The best cup of tea I’ve ever had in my life

Lancashire art courier

A huge thanks from me – I’m really pleased with the results, and it was brilliant to be able to share the work with visitors. I know the team enjoyed working with you both, too.

House manager, National Trust

You did an excellent job of reproducing a framed copy of our Royal Charter complete with a wax seal even though our wax seal was very damaged. It now hangs in our corporate box where it
looks very impressive to guests of the Hall.

former Archivist, Royal Albert Hall

I must express my delight in the job you have done on my map. It is back in position looking magnificent, and I look at it without that dread of what damp and gravity might have been doing to it over the years.

Private client

The artworks look great and I am really pleased with the end result. The lithograph looks brilliant. How did you manage to get the water damage out?

Private client

All three pictures arrived safely; thank you for packing them so well. We are bowled over with the restorations you have achieved for us.

Private client

Quite frankly I am amazed at what you have achieved, given the derelict state of the poster when you took it in, and I consider the restoration work to be of the highest order.

Private client

Firstly, can I just say what an absolutely superb job you have done with my railway signal diagram, it is nothing less than brilliant and worth every penny of the restoration costs in my opinion.

Private client

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Private client

My colleagues and I are very impressed with the replica Charter. The document itself is an excellent reproduction, and the seal is very eye-catching. The mount and frame are also very
carefully made (I love how the document appears to float). We really appreciate all the hard work that has gone into it.

Archivist, Royal Hospital for Neuro – Disability

I am exceedingly pleased with the work you did.

Private client

Many thanks, Richard. The watercolour has come out very well and as usual you have done an excellent job.

Private client