5 August 2012

Cleaning artwork in Canberra?

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Does anyone know where I can get some paintings professionally cleaned and/or repaired?

I have inherited some artwork from an artist great aunty; she was a heavy smoker so the oil paintings are in need for a good clean. The watercolours, which are in glass frames, seem to have some some water damage underneath.

I’d love to get the tidied up – any suggestions of reputable businesses appreciated?

Thanks in advance.

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Art and Archival in Queanbeyan. The major art holders in Canberra use them for good reason.

They have cleaned and brought back to life two badly aged lithographs (100 + years old) that had begun to show foxing, and a delicate paper work from WW11. All beautifully done at what I thought was a good price for the services they provided.

Dont be in a rush as cleaning and conservation takes time.

Holden Caulfield11:49 pm 05 Aug 12

Try a bloke called Steve Pratt. He’s gained some attention in the past for his cleaning skills.

A friend of mine had a painting restored at the Aarwun Gallery out at Gold Creek a few years ago. Wasn’t cheap, but they did a great job with it.

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