Treatment

The studio's conservators are trained to identify active, ongoing deterioration problems and develop treatments to stabilize condition. In many cases the appearance of a photographic print of work or art on paper can be degraded by problems such as staining, surface dirt, and losses to an edge or corner. In such instances the studio's conservators can propose a treatment to improve the appearance of the work without undermining its long-term stability. Over time, working with a conservator can help collectors build a more sophisticated level of discernment identifying which condition problems can be successfully treated and which can not. This type of knowledge can be a significant edge in the marketplace where knowing the actual condition of a print and its prospects for long-term stability can be the difference between a good investment and an expensive lesson in art conservation.