Services
Green Mountain Art Conservation (GMAC) closely adheres to AIC’s code of ethics across all services offered. Additionally, all work is treated with the utmost confidentiality unless otherwise authorized by the client.
Services:
• Conservation of paintings, murals, and painted surfaces
• Examination and condition reports for purchase, exhibition, and loan, as well as damage reports and insurance evaluations
• Preventive care and planning
• Emergency response and disaster remediation in cases where paintings are impacted
• Collection surveys
• Condition photography
• Artist consultations
• Technical studies as deemed possible with the resources of a small studio
Treatments:
An initial consultation to review expectations and goals for treatment is offered free of charge. Should the client choose to proceed, a written treatment proposal is provided at a fee following close examination of the work and initial testing. All treatments are designed with sensitivity to the artist’s intent and in close consultation with the client. A price range for treatment will be included in the proposal, and the final amount charged after treatment will be selected within the range based on the number of hours and materials dedicated to the treatment.
Following treatment, the client is provided with a treatment report and select photographs of the treatment. A full suite of photographs may be requested at an additional cost. During and following treatment, if desired, the client may come to the studio to consult on treatment progress and results.
Condition Reports:
Condition reports provide a detailed description of the present condition of the work, including an overview of the materials and processes, as well as any damages, instabilities, or other conditions noted during examination. This documentation allows any future examiners to differentiate new condition changes from pre-existing conditions, and supports continuity in the stewardship of the work, as well as provides essential insurance documentation. An annotated condition image is created as part of this process, and details are captured using digital photography to the extent possible.
Photography:
Photographic documentation of the work’s condition is undertaken before, during, and after its conservation treatment, or as part of an examination. Conservation imaging follows a set of standards and guidelines that are updating as technology advances. Common practice includes standardized workflows for images capture, processing, and archiving. Size scales, color targets, and uniform lighting conditions (as possible) are used for consistent images. Various lighting conditions, including “normal” visible light, raking light, specular light, transmitted light, and ultraviolet (UV) light are used based on the specific needs of the work. Note that onsite work does not allow for the same degree of uniformity across digital images, but that photography still serves an essential role in documentation and is captured to the extent possible.