Restoration of fine art and cultural heritage
20+ Years of Expertise Dedicated to Your Heritage
Art and history are irreplaceable. Preserving heritage requires more than a simple repair; it demands science, ethics, and profound respect for history.
Our restoration service focuses not only on aesthetics but on the stability and future valuation of your artwork. With 20 years of experience and training rooted in European rigor, Rachel Gilberti offers the specialized service your collection demands.Your collection and heritage are in trustworthy hands
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WE ENSURE YOUR ASSET, WHETHER PRIVATE OR INSTITUTIONAL,
MAINTAINS ITS IDENTITY AND VALUE FOR THE FUTURE.
HIGH-STANDARD CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION SERVICES
Our 9 Specialized Services
Our expertise in conservation and restoration encompasses a wide range of artworks, collections, and cultural heritage. Each project is executed in person and on demand, serving collectors, owners, cultural institutions, and churches.
Easel Painting Conservation
Focusing on the restoration of canvases, panels, and framed paintings.
Composition Ornamentation (Compo) and Stucco Sculpture Conservation
Treatment of composite ornamentation, plaster, and sculptural elements.
Condition Assessment (Technical Report)
Drafting detailed reports to determine the state of conservation, risks, and the most appropriate treatment plan.
Easel Opening
Technical service for safe disassembly, detailed documentation, and condition reporting prior to intervention.
Historic Preservation Consulting
Technical advisory service and planning for the long-term maintenance and management of collections and historic buildings.
Historic Architectural Preservation
Focus on the conservation of artistic components and decorative finishes in landmarked buildings
Gilding and Polychrome Frame Conservation
Specialized in preserving gilded surfaces, silvering, and religious art polychromy.
Mural Conservation
Specialized intervention on fixed artistic works, such as frescoes and wall paintings.
Architectural Conservation Consulting
Specialized guidance service for restoration projects on large structures and artistic construction elements.
RESTORATION IS SOMETIMES INEVITABLE,
BUT CONSERVATION IS THE PRIORITY.
CONSERVATION vs. RESTORATION
The Difference That Protects Your Collection
Every project begins with Conservation. Rachel Gilberti Fine Arts & Conservations ensures that before any aesthetic intervention (Restoration), the artwork is stable, and all actions are guided by the ethical rigor of reversibility
CONSERVATION
Primary Goal
Stabilize the artwork and prevent damage. The focus is to halt deterioration processes and ensure the longevity of the cultural heritage.
Action
Minimal Intervention. Includes cleaning of surface grime, consolidation of unstable materials (securing paint layers, pest treatment), and control of environmental conditions (humidity, light).
Philosophy
Maximum Preservation of Original Integrity. Follows the ethical principle of reversibility, where the actions taken can be undone in the future without causing harm to the artwork.
Practical Example
Moisture causing mold on an easel painting. Conservation removes the mold, treats the support, and provides guidance on humidity control.
Act of
Prevention and Stabilization.
RESTORATION
Primary Goal
To Restore the Legibility of the Artwork. The focus is on returning the aesthetic reading capacity and historical understanding of the heritage, when it has been compromised
Action
Direct Intervention. Performed only after the Conservation stage is complete. Includes chromatic reintegration (in-painting of minor paint losses) or reconstruction of missing parts (lacunae), provided it is based on historical and documentary evidence.
Philosophy
Aesthetic Harmonization. The intervention must be discernible (perceptible to a close inspection) and always secondary to the original, so as not to falsify the artwork's history.
Practical Example
A tear in a canvas that caused paint loss. Restoration treats the tear and fills the lacuna to harmonize the image.
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Restoration of Appearance and Identity.
Who Is Our Service For?
Private Collectors and Art Owners
Private Collectors & Art Owners We guarantee the maintenance and valuation of private collections and high-value assets, ensuring professional, ethical care for your treasured pieces.
Cultural Institutions and Museums
Cultural Institutions & Museums We partner on large-scale projects, offering technical expertise for the preservation of institutional memory and cultural assets.
Churches and Sacred Heritage
Churches and Sacred Heritage Careful restoration of artifacts and historic religious structures, respecting both the artistic and spiritual value of the patrimony.
The Conservation & Restoration Process
Transparency and Meticulous Care in Every Step
Our restoration service is guided by an uncompromising principle of respect for the artwork. We guarantee minimal, reversible interventions and the use of techniques that preserve the integrity and original memory of your cultural heritage.
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Initial Diagnostic
Initial Diagnostic (or Condition Assessment) Evaluation of the state of conservation, historical background of the artwork, and definition of the detailed treatment plan.
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Documentation
Documentation & Reporting Comprehensive photographic record (before/during/after) and a detailed technical report summarizing all procedures and materials used.
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Ethical Execution
Ethical Treatment Execution Application of specialized techniques for cleaning, structural consolidation, chromatic reintegration (in-painting), and protective varnishing.
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Delivery & Recommendations
Delivery and Future Care Recommendations Return of the restored artwork, accompanied by detailed guidance on best practices for long-term preventative conservation and display conditions.
Why Choose GILBERTI | Fine Arts & Conservation
Choosing a restoration service demands trust and qualification. Our pillars guarantee the longevity and integrity of your artwork:
20+ Years of Proven Experience
A legacy of success in complex conservation and restoration projects.
Ethical Rigor & Standards – AIC and International
Application of techniques that respect the artwork and follow global guidelines, including those of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC), for minimal and reversible interventions.
Educational and Transparent Approach
You follow the process and understand the value and importance of each step.
More Than Restoration: A Mission of Cultural Preservation: It is about
educating, raising awareness, and protecting the history and culture that define us.
National and International Operation
Our technical capability allows us to take on projects anywhere, guaranteeing the same quality and rigor wherever your artwork is located.
