Paper, photographs, parchments and books conservation
The paper department comprises a team of qualified and experienced conservators expert in all paper-based items, including photographs, parchments and books. Our conservators have expertisein the treatment of:
- Works of art such as watercolours, drawings, prints and scrolls
- Library and archival collections including books, manuscripts, maps, plans, letters and certificates
- Historic photographs including cased images, opalotypes and albumen prints
- Contemporary works of art on paper, including photographs and digital prints
Our Paper Conservation Department boasts a team of highly qualified and experienced conservators, specialising in a wide range of paper-based items, including photographs, parchments, and books. Our expertise extends to:
- Fine art pieces such as watercolours, drawings, prints, and scrolls
- Library and archival collections, including books, manuscripts, maps, plans, letters, and certificates
- Historic photographs, encompassing cased images, opalotypes, and albumen prints
- Contemporary works of art on paper, including photographs and digital prints
Our dedicated conservators bring years of experience working on both private and public collections across Australia and internationally. As active professional members of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials (AICCM), our conservators adhere to the highest ethical standards in the field.We pride ourselves on continuous professional development, regularly attending conferences and participating in specialised workshops to refine our skills.
Typical treatments include:
- surface cleaning to remove dirt and grime (watch our demonstration of brush vacuuming)
- repair of tears and losses
- retouching of image losses
- stain reduction
- tape removal
- removal of acidic window mounts and backing boards
- stabilising fragile or loose paint and photographic emulsion
- reduce creases, folds and buckling
- removal/deactivation of mould
- custom made boxes and folders
- conservation mounting
- book repair and binding
Additional services include providing advice, writing condition reports and technical analysis of works on paper. Our team also offers onsite visits to public and private collections to devise preservation plans tailored to the specific needs of a collection.
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