Longevity – Art Life Restoration Studio

The longevity of an artwork is rarely accidental. Behind every preserved piece is an invisible discipline that balances climate control, careful handling, and informed conservation.

For discerning collectors and curators, these are not optional guidelines. They are essential protocols. Below is a clear, elevated guide to the practices we recommend and the risks we urge you to avoid.

Preserving art is a quiet, continuous act of respect. These recommendations are not merely guidelines, but safeguards for cultural and personal value. If your collection carries emotional, historical, or financial significance, ensure its care reflects that weight. Precision, not improvisation, protects legacy.

Longevity of Your Artwork

Good Practices

Maintain stable temperature (20–25°C) and humidity (50–55%)
Use of de-humidifier
Use indirect lighting
Feather-dust regularly (only if the paint is not flaking)
Conduct periodic inspections of the reverse of the artworks to check for fungus which can be black, white, green, or yellow in colour
Isolate fungus-affected works
Stretch canvas on tapered stretcher with flexible corners and keys
Heavy artworks to be secured with two pegs and base supports
For framed works: use mount board to separate glass from paper
Always use bubble wrap with an isolating sheet on the painted surface
Strips of tape to be used for transportation of paintings behind glass

Longevity of Your Artwork

What to Avoid

Exposure to direct sunlight
Hanging on damp walls, near AC vents, coolers, or above fireplaces
Storage in dark, unventilated rooms
Display during renovation or painting of the house
Leaning artworks against furniture
Rolling thickly layered paint works
Peeling stuck polythene/labels forcefully
Writing or labeling directly on the back of artworks
Using irreversible or cheap materials for restoration
Overpainting or altering original work
Entrusting work to untrained individuals
Risking permanent damage and value loss

1. How do I know if my artwork needs restoration?

Look for visible changes like discoloration, cracks, mold, surface dust, flaking paint, or warping. If you're unsure, we recommend a professional condition assessment.

2. Will restoration affect the value of my artwork?

When done correctly, restoration preserves or enhances long-term value. We use reversible methods that respect the original work and maintain collector trust.

3. Do you provide documentation after restoration?

Yes. Every treatment includes a full condition report with before-and-after records, detailing materials used and interventions made.

4. How long does a restoration usually take?

It depends on the type and condition of the work. Most projects range from 2 to 12 weeks. Timelines are shared after initial evaluation.

5. Is the restoration process completely reversible?

Yes. All materials and techniques follow global conservation standards and are selected for full reversibility without damaging the original.

Preserving art is a quiet, continuous act of respect. These recommendations are not merely guidelines, but safeguards for cultural and personal value.

If your collection carries emotional, historical, or financial significance, ensure its care reflects that weight. Precision, not improvisation, protects legacy.

Longevity of Your Artwork

Good Practices

What to Avoid

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I know if my artwork needs restoration?

2. Will restoration affect the value of my artwork?

3. Do you provide documentation after restoration?

4. How long does a restoration usually take?

5. Is the restoration process completely reversible?

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