Art Rescue Studio
Heritage Conservation & Restoration
Paintings • Historic Photographs • Works on Paper
Specialized Convex Photograph Conservation – Serving Clients Nationwide
Art Conservation & Restoration
Museum-level conservation of paintings, historic photographs, and rare convex glass portraits.
Active Conservation Project – In Treatment
Conservation Services
Paintings & Panel Works
- structural stabilization
- consolidation of lifting paint layers
- varnish removal when appropriate
- treatment of previous restoration
Large Historic Prints
- large-format advertising prints
- structural stabilization
- archival support and backing
- de-acidification, mending, and minimal retouching
Works on Paper
- etchings and engravings
- rag and linen papers, vellum, and parchment
- cleaning, de-acidification, and stabilization
- tear repair and archival mending
Historic Photographs & Convex Glass
- mid-19th to early-20th century photographs
- oval, octagonal and other convex glass formats
- stabilization of fragile emulsion and backing materials
- archival reassembly and preservation
Before & After Conservation
Italian devotional painting, 18th century
Treatment included surface cleaning, removal of old overpainting, previous restorations, and discolored varnish, consolidation of unstable paint layers, patching and reversible retouching to reintegrate losses. The intervention stabilized the structure of the painting while preserving the original material and historical character. The wooden panel was reinforced from the back with credle.
About the Conservator
With over three decades of professional practice, each project is approached with careful examination and documentation. I specialize in the conservation and restoration of paintings, icons, works on paper, and historic photographic objects.
My work follows museum conservation standards, emphasizing ethical treatment, minimal intervention, and reversible materials whenever possible. Each artwork is carefully examined and documented before treatment to understand its condition, materials, and historical context. Conservation treatments aim to stabilize the object while preserving its authenticity and historical integrity.
I also work with rare historic photographic objects, including 19th-century convex glass portraits and other fragile assemblies requiring specialized conservation.
Clients include collectors, private families, and institutions seeking careful preservation of historic artworks and photographic materials.
Consultations are available for both local and nationwide conservation projects.
Request a Conservation Consultation
If you would like to discuss a conservation project, please send photographs and brief description of the artwork. Initial consultaions help evaluate condition and determine appropriate conservation treatment.
Email: info@artrescue.net
Phone: (916) 721-7777
Location: Sacramento, California