Over the course of their life, a print may have come across various environments which have been detrimental to their health, making them vulnerable in old age. 

Antique prints restored in our studio include:

• Engravings
• Etchings
• Mezzotints
• Aquatints
• Lithographs
• Chromolithographs
• Woodcuts
• Screenprints
• Modern reproductions

Sensitive treatments

Our studio cares for prints from all eras whether they have high monetary or sentimental value. The results achieved following restoration allow the artwork to return to display in as close to its original condition as possible.

All treatments are carried out with historic integrity in mind, using minimal intervention to ensure the future stability of the artwork. Many treatments prevent previous damage (such as mould) from recurring. 

Professional conservation

Our ICON accredited 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
• Damages following a household disaster or accident

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.

Bespoke conservation mounts & new framing

Our team can provide you with a portfolio of new framing options to suit the era of your antique print, from traditional gilt designs to simple and modern styles. Bespoke framing portfolios will allow you to see what the final display will look like before you make a decision.

A variety of creative mounts can also be fitted to your print to provide further protection and depth to the frame. This can include multi-tiered mount boards in various colours and hand drawn washlines from our extensive catalogue of examples. We can also recreate historic washlines and details that you may have seen in museums or galleries.