Paper

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Works of art on paper receive expert conservation treatment at Spicer Art Conservation.

Damage to paper artifacts can seem irreparable.  At Spicer Art Conservation we successfully treat paper artifacts that have been ripped, punctured, torn, warped, folded, crumpled, glued or taped with a variety of adhesives, or exposed to water or mold outbreaks. Including:

  • Lithographs
  • Etchings
  • Pastels
  • Oil paintings on paper
  • Drawings (pencil, pastel, ink, charcoal)
  • Paper based art
  • Maps
  • Watercolors
  • Asian paper screens (textile screens are treated as well)
  • Photographs
  • Historic letters and documents
  • Block prints
  • Tapa cloths, parchment, and vellum based artifacts are also treated at Spicer Art Conservation. (These items are classified in either the category of paper based or object based). As both an objects and paper conservator, Spicer Art Conservation provides specialized conservation services for these unique items.

The preservation and presentation of your paper artifact is crucial to its longevity. Spicer Art Conservation offers custom archival framing for your paper based artifact. We also specialize in archival storage and can provide you with the best storage means for your work of art on paper.