A Guide to Enlisting Art Conservation Services in London

1
A Guide to Enlisting Art Conservation Services in
London
2
Culture lovers are spoiled for choice when it
comes to seeking out art conservation services in
London. As home to countless masterpieces housed
in the city's museums and galleries, there will
always be an opportunity to seek out a painting
cleaning in London, or indeed a more significant
restoration service. Simon Gillespie, a gallery
in Bond Street owned by the accredited art
conservator of the same name, is an example.
Gillespie has made his name on the back of art
conservation services. London-based collectors
and those beyond have long benefited from his
unique experience and expertise. The Simon
Gillespie gallery employs an array of accredited
art restorers that specialise in painting
cleaning. This raises a question, though. How
would a collector seek out art conservation
services in London? Whether seeking painting
cleaning or repair to a damaged canvas, let's
discuss the process in full. Step 1 Assess
your needs First thing's first. Before you
commit to seeking art conservation services in
London, ask yourself a simple question why do
you need them? Are you just seeking an assessment
of your art? Is your collection damaged? Do you
require painting cleaning? London has services
for all these needs and beyond.  
3

• Step 2 Contact an art restorer
• We recommend Simon Gillespie for art conservation
  services in London, but then we're probably
  biased. Either way, be sure to contact the
  gallery and enquire as to availability. You're
  also welcome to just drop into our site on Bond
  Street if you're in the area.
• Step 3 Meet with your art restorer
• Always have a face-to-face conversation with
  anybody you're paying to provide art conservation
  services in London or anywhere else. This way,
  you can ensure that you're all on the same page.
  More importantly, you'll need to discuss and
  agree precisely upon what you want to be done. 
• Step 4 Agree upon work required
• Before any art conservation services in
  London commence, you'll need to agree upon the
  necessary tasks. Should you choose Simon
  Gillespie, your options will include
•  

4

• Panting cleaning (removing dirt and grime from
  the surface of a canvas)
• Restoration of colour this requires significant
  consideration, as you'll need to decide if you
  wish to maintain the original, muted colour
  palette of the Old Masters of a more
  contemporary, vibrant aesthetic
• Removal of varnish or overpaint from previous,
  inferior restoration attempts
• Retouching any small areas that require attention
• Repairing flaking paints of damaged canvases
• Step 5 Confirm the work is complete
• Once the art restoration services and painting
  cleaning are concluded, you will be invited to
  collect your art. At this point, you will fully
  understand just why so many art collectors seek
  the experience of an accredited art restorer,
  especially those that work under the Simon
  Gillespie banner.
• If you have any further queries about painting
  cleaning or other art conservation services in
  London, feel free to contact Simon Gillespie. Our
  friendly and experienced team of art restorers
  will be delighted to discuss your needs, and your
  art collection will soon be restored to your home
  in its full glory.
•  

5
(No Transcript)
6
Simon Gillespie Studio Website
https//www.simongillespie.com/ Telephone 44 20
7493 3900
7
(No Transcript)