Archive for the ‘restoration’ Category
Stations of the Cross Restoration Project
September 26, 2018 at 7:08 pm
We were recently hired to restore two Stations of the Cross that had sustained water damage from leaking windows. The initial inspection was challenging as it required a... (more)
Ongoing risk assessment is imperative
September 8, 2018 at 2:36 pm
I often receive calls from insurance companies to assist them with identification, valuation and restoration on all types of contents from comic books, dolls, record albums and musical... (more)
Risk Management for Collections
May 16, 2016 at 3:54 pm
Risk management and insurance are two different but interrelated functions when discussing adequate collection care and protection. Protection in the context of this article will mean indemnification not... (more)
Are you using qualified appraisals?
May 8, 2016 at 6:44 pm
It is estimated that only approximately 25% of collectors insure their fine art or other specialty property. Why are the other 75% choosing not to? Some feel that... (more)
Print Terminology & “stuff on the bottom”!
January 4, 2012 at 4:12 pm
The numbers on the bottom of a lithograph or other graphic usually appear as a fraction, with the denominator giving the edition size and the numerator giving the... (more)
Visual Media Deterioration
August 3, 2010 at 3:45 pm
There are many mediums on which visual media can be stored. Today I would like to touch on the problem with the deterioration of VHS and Film media.... (more)