Which types of damage can be repaired?

oil painting damage that can. be repaired

To see how we can help, please see the range of damage we are able to restore by clicking on the genre of your artwork below:

Paintings including:

oil paintings
acrylic paintings
mixed media artwork
on canvas
on panel
murals

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Works on paper including:

watercolours
prints
maps
posters
documents
photographs
lithographs
engravings
woodblock prints
ink drawings
pencil drawings
book pages
pastel drawings
other works on paper and card

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Ceramics and sculptures including:

fine china
sculptures
statues
figurines
cups and mugs
relief
cameo
Lladro
Meissen
Royal Doulton
terracotta
ivory
busts
plates
ornaments

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furniture damage

Furniture including:

antique furniture
vintage furniture
upholstery
woven furniture
household objects

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textile damage that can be repaired

Textiles including:

historic and vintage costume
silk prints
tapestries
textile artwork
other textiles

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frame damage restoration

Frames including:

gilding
mirrors
antique frames
vintage frames
other frames

Click here to find out more about the damage to frames we can restore as well as bespoke framing services

memorablia damage can be restored

Memorabilia and specialist items including:

signed posters
autographed artwork
figurines
action figure packaging
sporting items
costumes
film prop
military items
collectibles

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We have created a range of articles and videos to help you know more about the cleaning, repair and conservation of artwork.

What to do if your oil painting becomes water-damaged

Learn what to do if your oil painting comes into contact with water to minimise damage and protect it from further issues.

Tears, punctures and missing canvas: structural problems with paintings

If your painting has a tear, puncture, hole or areas of missing canvas, the damage can be very obvious and hard to hide. Discover what we can do if your painting has such a problem.

What is overpainting and how can it be fixed?

Find out why there may over-painting on your artwork, when it's needed and how to fix it.

I've been told my picture needs lining, what does that mean?

We always make sure our clients understand the recommendations we are making to them, however, if you have been told your painting requires lining or relining it means the addition of a second canvas to a weakened original, to provide reinforcement and stability to an artwork.

To find out more read our blog here about lining.
There's mould on my oil painting, can it be removed?

Yes, an oil painting that has been stored in a damp area, been subject to water damage or fluctuating temperatures can grow mould which can affect the surface of the painting and cause damage. Our team will treat the mould to stop it from spreading and then repair the damage caused.
The oil paint on my picture is cracking, flaking and falling off, can it be fixed?

Yes, first of all, avoid pressure or touching the surface, if possible keep the painting flat. Our conservators can consolidate the paint layer by applying localised adhesive with heat and pressure to secure the flaking paint layers. If required, we can fill missing areas and retouch to match the texture and colours of the painting.

Which types of damage can be repaired?

Get in touch for an estimated cost and advice from our expert team

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What to do if your oil painting becomes water-damaged

Tears, punctures and missing canvas: structural problems with paintings

What is overpainting and how can it be fixed?

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