Art conservation & collections care
Conservation
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Strategic, step-by-step proposals for interventions that take into account the history, purpose and aesthetic quality of an individual artworks and artifact.
Time-sensitive interventions for corrosion, tears and cracks, surface grime, soot and accretions, among other forms of environmental or accidental damage.
Documentation of research and interventions completed on the object, with the intention of aiding future conservationists or collection managers.
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Appraisal of the physical state of a collection as a whole, as well as that of individual pieces within a collection. These reports address the structure of the building, how pieces are stored and exhibited, security and general suggestions for improving ongoing management and conservation practices.
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Determining the best course of treatment for an object, in terms of reversibility, longevity and the overall retention of the object’s original qualities. This process helps to treat objects in the least invasive way possible, while stabilizing and preserving it.
cultural resource management
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Analysis of the state of the collection as a whole, including all information associated with the collections (tombstone information, past treatment and condition reports, valuation, year purchased, insurance, etc.)
Assessing each piece’s structural stability, surface changes and the general state of the artwork or artifact.
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Assessment and development of a range of management documents needed for cultural heritage entities, such as Cultural Resource Management Plans, Museum Collection Management Plans, Scope of Collection Statements, Historic Furnishings Reports and Historic America Engineering Record Documentation.
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The administrative work of cataloging and managing the inventory of a collection, including shipping and tracking logistics, as well as insurance and appraisals. For clients who live in high-risk areas for natural disasters, we also provide mitigation and removal strategies in case of floods, wildfires or earthquakes.
Organization and ongoing management of associated asses, including: photographs, surveys, treatment and condition reports, valuations or other helpful data. This is particularly helpful for ensuring future insurance coverage.
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Developing step-by-step instructions for the movement and storage of objects, taking into consideration changes in temperature, humidity, security, physical barriers, etc.
Anticipation and planning for common causes of damage during the installation and de-installation process. On a more detailed level, we also can assist with the installation of Secuirty hardware or oz clips, depending on the needs of the client.
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Development and implementation of cost-effective, sustainable and efficient pest management strategies.
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Welcome to our Pacific Coast Conservation, where we believe that no two pieces of art are identical, and their long-term care should reflect the artist’s original intention.
