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Antique Print Restoration
Our paper conservator works to the highest standards when it comes to the care of historic prints. We can assist in the care of mezzotints, engravings, etchings, lithographs and more.
From Engravings to Screenprints
Antique prints are diverse in their methods and sensitivities. We treat each piece with a bespoke approach, carefully testing the materials to ensure we have a safe and ethical treatment plan in place. Prints we can restore include:
- Engravings
- Etchings
- Mezzotints
- Aquatints
- Lithographs
- Chromolithographs
- Woodcuts
- Screenprints
- Posters
Over the course of their life, antique prints may have been kept in environments that have been detrimental to their longevity, making them vulnerable to deterioration in modern settings.
It is important to have antique paper of any kind assessed for stability, especially if they are housed in an older frame that may be harbouring acidic contaminants.
Professional conservation
Our paper conservator is able to professionally restore:
- Mould growth and moisture disturbances
- Foxing, staining and discolouration
- Tears, ripples and creasing
- Water damage and marks
- Fire and smoke damage
- Acidic mount and frame deterioration
- Damage following a household disaster or accident
Please get in touch to discuss the available options for your print, we are happy to offer an upfront quote and details on the proposed treatments.
Sensitive treatments
Our studio cares for prints from all eras with a conservation led approach, whether they have high monetary or sentimental value.
Every treatment is bespoke to the needs of the individual print and its materials. The results achieved allow the print to return to display in a safe condition for ongoing preservation.
All treatments are carried out with historic integrity in mind, using minimal intervention to ensure the authenticity, quality and age are retained.
Protective Framing
Our specialist frame technicians offer conservation-appropriate options to protect your artwork following restoration.
Prints can be mounted safely away from the glass in acid-free surroundings to prevent deterioration.
To protect the ink or colour, we suggest that UV protective glass is considered to prevent fading. Our team offers museum view glass that both protects and has a less reflective quality for a clear display.
Washline Mounts
A variety of creative mounts can also be fitted to your print to provide further protection and depth to the frame. This includes hand drawn washlines from our extensive catalogue of examples.
We can also recreate historic washlines and original details, as well as full bespoke designs to suit your preferences.
