THE NEW ORLEANS
CONSERVATION GUILD, INC.
is a center for the Conservation, Restoration and Research of Fine
Art and Antiques, specializing in Paintings, Works of Art on Paper,
Frames, Gilded Objects, Porcelain & Ceramics, Stone, Glass, and Furniture.
Our foremost concerns
include using sound techniques, time-proven materials, and adhering
to the Code of Ethics and Guidelines of Practice set forth by the
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works.
Compliance with professional guidelines as well as maintaining high
personal standards has built our reputation within the national art
community.
The dedicated staff and
team of consultants bring a wealth of experience and training to the
Guild. Our collective experience includes the fields of Studio Arts,
Framing, Design, Archaeology, Appraisal, Sales, Collections and Research.
We draw from training in conservation and conservation science received
in London, Florence and across the U.S. Our staff members are specialists
in their fields and have earned degrees in Conservation, Fine Arts,
Art History, and Design.
Clients include museums,
major galleries, auction houses, libraries and archives, as well as
private and public collections in London, Paris, Rome, Florence, Cape
Town, Cairo, New York, Los Angles, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco,
Washington D.C., Houston, St. Louis, New Orleans and the entire Gulf
South.
We have established standards
to assure the safety and value of all art in our care. Proper storage,
handling, and temperature control and security are important issues
with the Guild, and our team of administrators assures the proper
documentation, handling and storage of each piece as it enters our
care. All methods and materials are employed in accordance with conservation
principles of reversibility, with meticulous attention to detail and
historical accuracy.
*All works are insured
while in our care.
*Pick-up and delivery by our staff is available.
