Monday, August 22, 2016

By Donna Wilson


Almost everyone has seen programs on television where someone brings a picture, they bought in a yard sale or at a flea market, in for evaluation. The examiner assesses it and declares that it is rare and extremely valuable. He or she explains that restoring the work to its original condition will increase its value twofold. You may not own a lost masterpiece but want to repair a piece of art that has great meaning to your family. In this case, the type of oil painting restoration MI professionals suggest can help you out.

Most antique dealers and gallery owners are happy to look over an artwork and give a general evaluation of it. They might even suggest that you insure it and send you to an appraiser for formal analysis.

If your painting is dirty, torn or damaged, the appraiser might give you the name of a conservator that he or she knows or suggest that you get in touch with a museum that can recommend restorers for you to contact. You should never expect to hold the museum accountable for the experience you have with someone they suggest. It is up to you to do the research necessary and get several opinions, if necessary, before you proceed.

Good conservators have advanced degrees in art and science. They spend years training with experienced restorers before they take projects of their own. Art restoration requires a deep understanding of art history, the styles and backgrounds of artists during different time periods, and an extensive knowledge of chemistry.

All paintings require cleaning and repair at times. If your artwork has minor damage, it should be easy to fix. Fire and water damage, major rips, tears and flaking will take much more time and work. Research may be necessary to return the piece to its original condition. The conservator must be familiar with the artist's style and intentions before he or she can begin.

You may decide the evaluation and repair suggestions you get from the restorer is not financially feasible. There may be ways however, to fix some of the problems to make it much more attractive and still stay within your budget. Even though it is not completely restored, the value should increase with the partial work done. You might be very satisfied with outcome.

If you do decide to proceed and end up with a major art piece that would be of interest to a gallery, an antique auctioneer, or a collector, you will have to weigh the pros and cons of keeping it in the family or selling it. Most artwork appreciates over time, so you may decide to hold on to it for a while.

All lot of people really enjoy beautiful and unusual works of art. By restoring a family heirloom, you will be giving future generations a wonderful gift they can delight in for many years to come.




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