by April Hann Lanford | Mar 12, 2024 | Antique Frame, Conservation, Disaster Planning, Fire Damage, Furniture Restoration, Restoration, Water Damage
With our talented team, we restore, preserve and display a variety of fine art, frames, mirrors, furniture and objects at our downtown studio in Chicago. Every piece is individually conditioned, and detailed treatment proposals are provided for client approval....
by April Hann Lanford | Jan 15, 2024 | Conservation, Fire Damage, Projects, Restoration
The Treatment of an Antique Ansonia Mantel Clock This antique mantel clock was recovered from a residential fire. The clock was manfactured in the United states by the Ansonia Clock Company in the early 20th century. The Ansonia clock company was in...
by Artifact Services | Feb 15, 2022 | Antique Frame, Conservation, Projects
This lithograph of “The Presidents of the United States” published by Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813-1888) arrived at our studio in poor condition with water staining, discoloration, tears, and creasing. The glass on the accompanying frame...
by Artifact Services | Jan 21, 2022 | Conservation, Projects, Water Damage
This Thomas Hart Benton lithograph, “Cradling Wheat,” was published as an edition of 250 in 1939 by Associated American Artists. Benton was known for his harmonious compositions elevating everyday life and exploring the relationship of man and nature,...
by Artifact Services | Dec 21, 2021 | Conservation, Furniture Restoration, Projects, Restoration
This prized 1908 Victrola model VV-XX phonograph arrived at our studio with a deteriorated finish delaminating veneer and extensive wear to the gilt ornamentation. This floor-standing model features an internal horn and has an unusually decorative cabinet with...
by Artifact Services | Nov 11, 2021 | Conservation
Leonard Baskin (August 15, 1922 – June 3, 2000) was a prominent, award-winning artist of the mid-20th century. Spanning the mediums of sculpture, printmaking, illustration, and graphic design, and founding Gehenna Press (1942–2000), his work...