Oil Painting Restoration Chicago

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Oil painting restoration chicago. 6525 north olmsted avenue chicago illinois 60631. During restoration it was discovered that the painting may be a study for love s melancholy an 1866 oil painting by constant mayer 1829 1911 which is in the collection of the art institute of chicago. Artist unknown copy of l aurora by guido reni oil on canvas 38 x 68 artist unknown anne oil on canvas 24 1 2 x 17 1 2. Joel oppenheimer inc a nationally renowned art facility was founded in 1969 by the conservator for the department of prints and drawings of the art institute of chicago to fulfill a need for professional conservation services in the private sector we maintain an apprenticeship program and train our own staff all of whom hold degrees in fine art and art history.

The painting had not been stored properly. Oil painting restoration can bring a prized family heirloom back to its original beauty or prepare a painting to be sold. See reviews photos directions phone numbers and more for oil painting cleaning restoration locations in chicago il. Oil painting cleaning restoration repair conservation contact me for a free appraisal of what can be done to reverse the effects of accidents neglect and time.

A painting s surface can be dimmed by environmental factors like water damage and smoke or dirt buildup and our skilled conservators can also expertly tackle more significant damage like rips or tears. The circa 1865 oil painting above had multiple tears and scrapes along with a thick layer of grime. Bruce wood mfa oil painting conservation specialist. Our family was referred to restoration division by both leslie hindman auctioneers and the museum of contemporary art chicago.