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Modern & Contemporary Painting Restoration
Modern and contemporary paintings face unique challenges when it comes to their preservation. Our conservators can successfully restore modern art with the same precision afforded to traditional paintings, tailored to the needs of unique and diverse mediums.Â
At Fine Art Restoration Company we are able to restore an array of damage to 20th century and 21st century paintings, including everything from surface cleaning and routine maintenance to full restoration treatments following severe damage or deterioration.
Professional modern art restoration
Our conservators are not only experts in historic paintings, they have just as much knowledge and experience in the safety and restoration of modern or contemporary pieces.
All aspects of a painting will be tested before restoration begins, this is to ensure that all methods are appropriate for the materials used and tailored to the needs of the specific artwork. They are also able to expertly retouch areas that have caused a visual disturbance, including those which are challenging due to flat colour blocks or unique details, returning value and stability to your painting.
Unique materials
Unusual and complex materials or pigments involved in modern or contemporary artworks mean that they require treatment from conservators who are highly trained. In some cases, differing materials or paint used may deteriorate at differing rates or face wildly different challenges for care and preservation.
If you are unsure of the structure of your artwork, it is always best to consult a professional when considering maintenance and protective display options.
Complex damage
Common issues facing modern and contemporary paintings include accidental damage from staining, spills, untrained cleaning attempts, dents, or tears. Our team regularly sees the loss of impasto (heavily painted areas) as well as cracking and lifting paint.
Whilst all manner of paintings may require a professional clean, a modern artwork with a raised impasto surface may collect dust and debris. This requires a very sensitive cleaning process to avoid breaks to the dimensional paint layer.
Large blocks of colour can easily become visually disturbed, showing stains, tears and distortion more clearly than it would on a busy antique artwork. Our conservators work towards a clear finish, minimising any visual disturbance as much as possible – often with incredible results. All restoration is completed as precisely as possible to maintain artistic and historic integrity, as well as the value of the artwork.
