Old World RestorationsArt Restoration and Conservation

Old World Restorations has been restoring and preserving art and antiques for individuals, collectors, museums, institutions, libraries, interior designers, dealers and insurance companies nationwide since 1978.

With over 150 years of combined experience, our staff offers a wide variety of restoration and conservation services to expertly restore and preserve damaged or deteriorated art, antiques, collectibles, historic documents, works on paper, religious art, family heirlooms and more.

From simple repairs and cleaning, to conservation treatments and restorations that are not visible to the naked eye, we follow the Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics established by the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (A.I.C). We practice sensitive methods and use only reversible materials that do not harm or alter the original work.

Nearly any degree of damage can be stabilized and restored in a timely manner. Our normal project completion time is eight to twelve weeks, unless required sooner. Fees are affordable and are based on the time and materials required to complete each project. Bring or ship items to our Cincinnati (Fairfax), Ohio facility for examination and restoration cost estimates. Preliminary estimates may be obtained by mailing or emailing detailed descriptions and clear images that illustrate all damage. In-home or office inspections, pick-up and delivery can be arranged.

Art Restoration and Conservation Services provided:

• Paintings Cleaned, Restored and Conserved
• Frame Repair, Restoration and Gilding
• Porcelain and Art Pottery Repaired and Restored
• Glass & Crystal Repaired and Restored
• Silver & Metal Repair, Restoration, Polishing and Plating
• Bronze Cleaning, Restoration, Waxing and Patination
• Statuary and Stone Cleaning, Consolidation and Restoration
• Ivory Stabilized, Restored and Preserved
• Wood and Furniture Cleaning, Repair, Polishing and Conservation
• Photograph Restoration, Preservation and Digital Reproduction
• Paper & Prints Cleaned, DE acidified and Conservation
• Modern & Historic Document Deacidification, Mending and Preservation
• Museum Quality Conservation Framing
• Art Lighting – Systems Design and Installation
• Art Handling, Packing and Shipping
• Collection Surveys and Inspections
• Insurance Claims
• Fire & Water Damage Restoration
• Emergency Disaster Art Recovery Services
• Fine Art Appraisals arranged with Qualified Appraisers
• Consultations, Lectures and Seminars