Category Archives: In Lab

Preserving California History: Art Restoration of Historic Paintings of the Missions of CA

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Scott M. Haskins

If you are close to Santa Barbara this Thurs evening (May 22) a truly unique and special evening is planned at the very exclusive Santa Barbara Mission Archives and Library that will highlight important historical art of the Missions of … Continue reading →

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Rip in Painting Results in $350K loss in Value A Painful and Expensive Collector Care Lesson

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Scott M. Haskins

By Adrian DiUberto, Painting Conservation Intern Vintage oil paintings have always been collected financial assets. But value, and therefore the importance, is not only determined by how much it sells for. Many works of art worth little money contain our … Continue reading →

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Maynard Dixon Painting Restoration, Art Conservation

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Scott M. Haskins

Recently, a wonderful cowboy painting by Maynard Dixon was rediscovered after being hid away from the public for the last 110 years. It was found by super sluth art dealer Steven Stern Fine Arts. Here is a quick 2min. video … Continue reading →

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William Sargent Kendall’s “The Artist’s Wife and Daughters” in the lab for Art Conservation Treatments

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Scott M. Haskins

by Oriana Montemurro, Art Conservator In Stones of Venice John Ruskin wrote, “what we want art to do for us is to stay what is fleeting. Immortalize the things that have no duration.” In large part, that is what has … Continue reading →

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Cleaning a Painting – A discovery process and the “unknown factor”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

When I got this Victorian 1880’s oil painting from a friend/client (Thom Gianetto at Edenhurst Gallery) I thought the yellowed varnish would be an easy/quick, safe (for the painting) removal. After 40 years of cleaning paintings, you would think that … Continue reading →

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Ripped Painting’s Damage Evaluation and Repair Proposal -Good info for art collectors and fine art insurance adjusters-

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

You will find it interesting… and USEFUL… to read over an evaluation I wrote for a claim on a damaged painting. Some details and names have been eliminated of course. The other day, I inspected a painting to evaluate the … Continue reading →

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“Restored” Painting of Christ in Spain – “Behold, the Monkey!”

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

Isn’t there a movie or skit of Mr. Bean cleaning and then retouching a painting?! I never thought we’d see the real deal. Last week as this story leaked out onto the international news networks, I began having people mention … Continue reading →

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Santa Barbara News Press Lifestyle Sunday Section Interview with Marilyn McMahon

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

I had a nice couple of hours with Marilyn McMahon, Santa Barbara News Press Staff writer extraordinaire, today in office at Fine Art Conservation Laboratories. She has been writing interviews and profiles for the Lifestyle section of the newspaper for … Continue reading →

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Long Lost Edgar Payne Sierra Lake Scene Found- 2B Shown at LA Art Show

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

George Stern as been on the hunt! Look what he found just prior to the LA Art Show… its never been seen, worked on (cleaned or restored) or been on the market. Here’s what it looked like when it was … Continue reading →

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Clean a Painting by William Wendt – Most Colorful Wendt You’ve Ever Seen? George Stern Finds Treasure

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Scott M. Haskins

William Wendt’s (1865-1946) paintings were often produced with a predominately green appearance or predominately brown. So, is this the most colorful painting you’ve ever seen by Wendt? Leave a comment below. George Stern found this painting at the last minute … Continue reading →

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