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Category Archives: Disaster/Emergency Response
Smoke and Mold Odor Removal from Smoke Damaged Art, Antiques And Collectibles in the Malibu and Thousand Oaks Woolsey Fire
Short Video of Anoxia Tent Treatments – Oxygen Deprivation for Smoke Damaged Art, Antiques And Collectibles Malibu and Thousand Oaks Woolsey Fire Smoke and Mold Odor Removal While a household item like throw rugs, dishes, toys can be treated with … Continue reading
Professional Smoke Damage Restoration Services for Artwork, Antiques and Collectibles in Woolsey Fire, Malibu, Los Angeles
In the aftermath of fire in residential areas, once everyone and their pets have been accounted for and taken care of, the next human concern turns to finding and caring for items that represent the history of the person and/or … Continue reading
Renown Painting Restorer from Madrid, Spain Julia Betancor Collaborates In Our Lab
After a meeting at the national annual conference for the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) in Chicago and a visit in Madrid and Toledo, Spain, renown painting conservator Julia Betancor was invited to come to our lab in Santa Barbara, … Continue reading
Amateur Art Restoration Ruins Artwork… Again!!!
U.S. & WORLD report “Amateur restoration attempt ruins artwork,” ABC reports during Action News on July 1, 2018 as did dozens of other international news sources including U.S. & World Report Their warning and coaching for you? “Recruiting an amateur … Continue reading
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Saving and Preserving Collectibles, Heirlooms and Memorabilia from Montecito’s Mudslides of Interest to the New York Times
The New York Time’s Visit to Santa Barbara and Their Interest In The Story of Saving and Preserving Collectibles and Heirlooms from Montecito’s Mudslides by Phillip Justice, Guest Blogger The New York Times recently toured and interviewed Fine Art … Continue reading
Thomas Fire and Mudslides- Saving Family Treasures
There are family heirlooms, art, antiques, family history items and treasures that can still be saved and preserved in very good condition in a house that is in this situation! Use care in the removal process. Their preservation can make … Continue reading
Posted in Disaster/Emergency Response
Tagged art salvage, family heirlooms, fine art insurance claims
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Smoke Damage Restoration of Artwork, Antiques and Collectibles
The Thomas Fire in the Ventura and Santa Barbara areas at the end of 2017 was classified as the largest wildfire (acreage) in the history of California. Over 1000 structures were lost in the firestorm driven by 40-70 mph winds … Continue reading
Cleaning a painting with smoke damage 30 sec video
Cleaning smoke damage from artwork, other framed items and collectibles is a service we routinely take care of. Paintings are often darkened by discolored varnish too. This gorgeous tonalist vintage painting, about 1920, by Granville Redmond re-emerges from the darkness … Continue reading
Rip Repair and Saving Historical Painting of Bishop Ranch Santa Barbara (Goleta) by Henry Chapman Ford
Historic Oil Painting from 1875 of Bishop Ranch- Glen Annie in Goleta, CA by Henry Chapman Ford saved from destruction Scott M. Haskins, Painting Conservator Art restoration has been more than just interesting as my life’s work. Lots of … Continue reading
Posted in Disaster/Emergency Response, Painting on canvas
Tagged painting restoration, repair a rip
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Public Art Protection Varnishing Murals and Oil Paintings for Future Maintenance
A common concern for public art on display is protection against accidents, even vandalism, and to find a way to make the often valuable artwork safe for maintenance. Seismic safety, especially along the Wasatch Front in Utah, both for the … Continue reading
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