Cecile Charpentier in her studio
Located in Paris, the studio is an 180 m2 atelier with a full skylight ceiling. It is perfectly equipped for work on the paint surface of small, medium and large-size canvases.
It houses all the materials necessary: UV lamps, day-light lamps, easels, magnifying glasses, compressors, solvents, etc.
It is protected by the most recent alarm system, which controls access to the premises, as well as smoke detectors installed for fire prevention.
Cleaning
Partial removal of varnishes
Reaffixing
Removal of repaints
Applying filling
Dubbing
Reconstitution
Harmonizing the varnish
View of the workshop
Assessment of the condition of each painting
(medium, paint layer and frame)
Historical research on the work and/or the artist
Written report of research and diagnoses
Photographing the work in its different stages of restoration
Work on a hot table
Relining
Refacing
Transposing
Maroufling
Reaffixing and consolidation of wall paintings
Removing and reinstalling maroufled canvases
Removing and reinstalling wall paintings
Re-assembling and hanging the works back up
Erecting mobile scaffolding
Packaging for transport
Restructuring of painting reserves
Exhibitions installation
Disinfection of canvases and paint layers
Disinfection of materials and frames