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 services focuses on not only aesthetics, but also on the principles of preserving our cultural patrimony and artistic history. With 20 years of experience and training in multiple countries and ideology, 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 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.
Assessments
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
Is to stabilize the art object in order to slow deterioration, while preserving its current appearance and historical integrity. The aim is to preserve as much of the original artist’s work with minimal interventions using reversible materials and methods that are compatible with the original work.
Action
Minimal Intervention may include surface cleaning, varnish removal, removal of unsightly previous interventions, consolidation of unstable layers, canvas or panel substrate repairs, infilling areas of loss and in-painting to match original artwork in order to maintain a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing final product..
Philosophy
Maximum preservation of the original intent of the work. The conservator works to ensure the artwork is keeps its original form and it can be enjoyed as the artist intended upon its creation. All the work follows specific ethical guidelines to ensure the original artist’s work is preserved and all additional work is reversible and can be removed in the future without causing harm to the object.
Practical Example
Varnish Removal. As the artwork ages, the varnish layer slowly oxidizes over time turning it yellow obscuring the visibility of the piece. Removing the yellowed varnish can significantly change the appearance of the work returning the colors to its original intended splendor
Act of
Prevention and Stabilization from future degradation
RESTORATION
Primary Goal
Is to restore a piece back to its original appearance or function, meaning it focuses primarily on aesthetics rather than its original form. The aim is to render the object aesthetically pleasing to the eye without considering the longterm effects of materials used or the original intent of the artist.
Action
Direct intervention. Restoration allows for the use of any material to reestablish a pleasing finish based on historical and documentary evidence. This may include removal of original finish, invasive repairs, introduction of new materials in an effort to recreate the original finished look of the design.
Philosophy
Aesthetic Harmonization. The intervention may use any means or methods to restore the original work or finish to its original intent
Practical Example
Reestablishing an original design. Some buildings, artwork or object may have been overpainted over the years completely obscuring the original design. The original design may have been extensively damaged rendering conservation cost prohibitive. Research is then undertaken to establish original design and new materials used to recreate the finish
Act of
Restoration of Appearance and Identity
Gilded and Polychrome Wooden Sculptures and Frames Conservation
Specialized in preserving gilded and polychrome surfaces of frames and religious wooden sculptures
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
All treatments conducted follow the American Institute of Conservation (AIC) established ethical guidelines
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Delivery & Recommendations
Artwork will be delivered accompanied by guidelines on how to best ensure the continued preservation of the work. The best practices to adopt while you care for your treasured pieces
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.
