Projects: Conservation and Restoration Case Studies

Conservation project carried out in collaboration with Evergreene Architectural Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Challenge The Sacred Heart Basilica of Jesus, the oldest stone Roman Catholic Church in the U.S. (1785-1787), required a complete conservation effort due to centuries of degradation. The main challenge was uncovering and restoring the elaborate original decorative scheme—including extensive Trompe L’Oeil , faux finishes, and five major murals by Franz Stecher and Gephart—

Conservation Project in New York while working with Evergreene Architectural Arts.   Challenge This prestigious conservation project, undertaken at the 30 Rockefeller Center lobby in New York, focused on a mural by the renowned Spanish painter José Maria Sert. The main challenge involved the removal of severely yellowed varnish layers and a significant amount of previous, historical overpaint that obscured the original colors and details of the artwork. Technical Solution T

Conservation project carried out with EverGreene Architectural Arts in New York. Challenge This was the second mural rescued from the building slated for demolition in New York, also painted by the notable African American artist Vertis Hayes. The challenge lay not only in safely detaching the large artwork from the wall but also in addressing extensive damage, including numerous tears and holes in the canvas support. Technical Solution The conservation approach prioritized