Category Archives: In Lab

Painting Restoration Los Angeles Testimonial Gratitude for the FACL Art Conservation Team

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

Meet the experts at https://www.FineArtConservationLab.com We provide door to door services throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Thousand  Oaks and Santa Barbara areas  Note our media page: https://www.FineArtConservationLab.com/media-room. See the playlists on our YouTube channel for … Continue reading →

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Restore Heirloom Paintings? Treasured but worth it? Orange County, CA

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

A quick client’s testimonial in Orange County, CA for the restoration of a family heirloom painting. But, was it worth it? What is junk and what is a treasure? Is it authentic? What is something worth? This is the mystery … Continue reading →

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Historical Society Webinars, Book Award, Mural Conservation… its been a busy week!!

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

I’m aghast!! The last blogpost was Aug 14th!! That went by quick… We’ve got a lot going on and every other day seems like Friday. There are lots of fun, interesting and new things goin’ on at Fine Art Conservation … Continue reading →

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A Ripped Oil Painting, Salt Lake City; Pets and Art, Antiques and Collectibles Do Not Mix

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

It’s one thing to teach your kids not to play rough around your favorite painting hanging in your house, but it would probably be a lot harder to teach your pets the same thing. Even the most well-behaved dog doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Henrietta Berk Retrospective at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University has collaborated with Steven Stern Fine Art and Fine Art Conservation Laboratories to present the fabulously wonderful Post WWII Abstract Expressionist Bay Area artwork for the Henrietta Berk Retrospective, which end Sat. … Continue reading →

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Orange County Art Conservation Pick Ups and Deliveries Interesting Art Stuff

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

Pratically, every week or so, I wind my way past downtown LA to Orange County where our lab enjoys a wide variety of professional art conservation activities. I started out my schedule today in South Laguna Beach at The Redfern … Continue reading →

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Santa Barbara Art Expert Restores Historic Mammoth Mural AIDS Painting Near Hollywood Bowl In Los Angeles

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

The challenges Scott M. Haskins, Head of Art Conservation, faced when he was asked to restore the graffiti-covered “Blue Moon Trilogy” mural across from the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles seemed overwhelming to outsiders. But that didn’t stop him from … Continue reading →

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Treasured Collectibles in a Pile of Stuff… Las Vegas, Art Restoration Testimonial

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

Busted up Early American Art I couldn’t believe the valuable collectibles I found in a pile of stuff a couple of weeks ago! I was amazed!! Besides the unexpected treasures, I also found neglect and bad judgment of packers and … Continue reading →

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Early Utah Artist Masterpiece Painting Restored

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Scott M. Haskins

Usually visitors slid into and out of the Cache County Courthouse unaware that there was an incredibly valuable painting by renown early Utah artist Minerva Teichert hanging on the back wall. Or maybe they took note or were even alarmed … Continue reading →

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Oil and Acrylic Paintings on Canvas Bulls-eye Cracking Patterns – What they tell an Art Collector

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Scott M. Haskins

What caused it? How long does it take to show up after the artwork has been hit? Will it get worse? How will it get worse? Will in impact the value? “My painting got hit! Can I prevent the cracking … Continue reading →

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