Art conservation

Art conservation

A fine art object, like any material objects in nature, has an inevitable tendency to degenerate itself by the effects of time and human use on the materials of which they are made. The decay or deterioration of a painting can be caused by various factors, mainly of aging, fungal growth, moisture, fire, mishandling etc. The process of recovering the fine art object in its real and genuine form is Restoration. To prolong the life of a restored fine art object into the future is called Preservation. The work of restoration and preservation has to be done with excellent experience, extreme care, and sound knowledge in scientific methods. In addition to these, restoration/preservation requires experienced hands. The Restoration/ conservation of a fine art object demands maximum perfection without losing its original form. The value of its heritage, the media by which it made up and the concept of which it communicates is to be studied by the Restorer. Moreover a serious approach with scientific equipments, sincere and dedicated approach and excellent observation are to be favoured positively for theRestoration/Conservation. So, the Restorer has a role not only of a re-creator, but also as a scientist. Art, in its all means, has passed through several forms of schools. Accordingly, a restorer/ conservator has to go through the whole way through which the art has passed, and shall be equipped with artistic ability and scientific knowledge about the subject. Practical lab experience is also essential in addition to theoretical knowledge.

Paintings

We restore oil, acrylic, tempera, etc. and other paintings on canvas, wood, and board—through cleaning, varnish removal, stabilization, and precise retouching with reversible materials. The result: revived beauty, preserved integrity, and lasting protection without compromising authenticity.

Manuscript & paper

We treat palm-leaf manuscripts, archival documents, prints, maps, and rare books—using deacidification, cleaning, tear repair, flattening, in-painting, and custom archival housing. This preserves legibility, halts acid damage, and prepares materials for study or exhibition.

Sculpture

We restore stone, wood, metal, clay, and composite sculptures—from devotional icons to institutional artifacts—through surface cleaning, structural stabilization, loss compensation, corrosion mitigation, and material consolidation. This process recovers aesthetic and structural integrity while preserving original craftsmanship and patina.

Mural & wall paintings

We conserve sacred and secular wall paintings in temples , heritage structures, and public spaces—through condition mapping, cleaning, pigment consolidation, infilling, retouching, and environmental stabilization. This ensures the preservation of site-specific artworks, prevents material loss, and maintains the visual narrative of the space.

Textile

We restore historic garments, tapestries, ritual cloths, and handwoven fabrics—through careful cleaning, thread-by-thread repair, custom mounting, and preventive storage tailored to each textile’s needs. The result: extended lifespan, safe display or storage, and preserved historical integrity.

Frames and mount conservation

We conserve and restore frames and mounts—whether carved wood, gilded, lacquered, or painted—through structural stabilization, surface cleaning, loss compensation, and gilding or tone-matching with reversible techniques.