James Conservation

JC

Fields of activity

Architectural surfaces

Murals, stuccos and stone

Canvas painting

Wallpaper

Polychrome wood

Services

Studies, diagnostics and surveys

  • condition assessment
  • analysis of alterations and their causes 
  • stratigraphic and technical study 
  • surveys, photographic documentation 
  • proposal for intervention, color concept and recommendations

Preventive conservation

  • comprehensive assessment of environmental conditions
  • advice regarding climate, lighting, building usage, and the implementation of preventive conservation measures
  • identification of degradation factors 
  • identification of risk factors

Preventive conservation

  • consolidation of plaster and paint layers 
  • treatment of cracks and detachments 
  • repairing of lifts and flaking 
  • painting surface cleaning 
  • salt treatment and other alterations

Restoration

  • removal of painted scenery
  • gap filling and surface upgrading 
  • chromatic reintegration
  • illusionistic or differentiated retouches according to the principles of conservation-restoration
  • reconstruction or presentation of incomplete decors based on solid documentary data

Documentation and monitoring

  • photographic and graphic documentation of the interventions
  • preparation of restoration files
  • formulation of recommendations for maintenance and long-term preservation
  • post-intervention conservation status monitoring