Atlanta Art Restoration

ATLANTA ART
RESTORATION For the
conservation of antique oil paintings

As paintings age, they undergo
various changes in appearance.
Varnish cracks and becomes yellow.
Grimy soot accumulates on the
surface. The canvas may sag or
become detached from the stretcher.
Heat and humidity cause paint to lift
and flake off. And, improper storage
or transportation accidents can lead to
dents, bulges, holes and tears of all
sorts.

Happily, most paintings can be
restored, even those that appear to be
beyond help. At Atlanta Art
Restoration, time worn paintings are
brought back to life using a mix of
traditional and modern restoration
techniques and meticulous
craftsmanship. All methods and
materials used comply with the
conservation industry standard of
reversibility.

RESTORATION
TREATMENTS MAY
INCLUDE:
surface cleaning
the removal of discolored varnish
lining
strip lining
the repair of tears and punctures
stabilizing and reattaching flaking
paint
inpainting or retouching for areas
of paint loss
restretching the canvas to
eliminate looseness and sagging
reversing previous restorations