My Services
Art Conservation and Restoration Services
'Preserve the essence, restore the beauty.'
Behind every work of art lies a story worth preserving. Through a rigorous respect for the materials and history of the piece, I provide tailored technical solutions to restore the original splendor of artistic heritage, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
Restoration and Conservation of Sculpture and Religious Imagery
Specialist in the preservation and consolidation of freestanding sculptures and reliefs, with a strong focus on polychrome wood religious imagery. Each intervention is carried out according to the strictest criteria of minimal intervention and reversibility.
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Stabilization and consolidation of strata: Arresting the detachment of polychromy and ground layers to prevent the irreversible loss of pictorial volume.
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Structural treatment of the substrate: Consolidation of weakened wood, filling of cracks with balsa wood, and stabilization of joints.
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Cleaning and removal of overpainting: Controlled removal of dirt deposits, oxidized varnishes, or inappropriate previous interventions to recover the original polychromy.
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Backed by work on pieces of great historical value, such as the 18th-century *Crucified Christ* in Santa Cruz de Tenerife or the *Saint Bartholomew* attributed to the workshop of Luján Pérez.
Conservation and Restoration of Paintings on Canvas and Panel
Specialized treatment of paintings from public collections and museums, as well as from private collectors.
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Stabilization of supports: Correction of canvas deformations, conservation relining, treatment of wood-boring insect infestations in panels, and replacement of backings with neutral, insulating materials.
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Cleaning of the paint film: Removal of surface dirt, soot, and yellowed varnishes that distort the artwork's original color values.
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Chromatic reintegration and stucco filling: Leveling of polychromy losses and differentiable reintegration using stable, reversible pigments.
Restoration of Movable Heritage and Historic Furniture
Conservation extends beyond painting and sculpture. Historic furniture and decorative elements from the past require meticulous craftsmanship and technical attention.
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Remediation and structural restoration: Restoration work on seating sets, 19th-century parlor suites, and period furniture, reinforcing webbing, springs, and internal structures while respecting the original manufacturing materials.
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Preventive conservation treatments: Application of protective barriers against moisture and dust to ensure the dignified aging of pieces displayed in permanent galleries.
Technical Studies, Assessment, and Preventive Conservation
To carry out a precise restoration, it is first necessary to understand the artwork. I offer scientific analysis services regarding the state of conservation in order to plan safe, risk-free interventions.
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Estudios técnicos y documentación: Execution of X-rays, ultraviolet fluorescence examinations, and stratigraphic cross-section analyses to identify the historical layers of the piece.
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Conservation framing and mounting: Replacement of protective backings with insulating, pH-neutral cardboard and substitution of old glass with high-tech optical glass, such as Artglass Water Whitewhich protects against UV rays and prevents harmful reflections.
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Advisory Services for Museums and Public Entities: Assessments of the condition of entire collections and customized preventive conservation plans.
Restorations at the Arucas Municipal Museum
You can see a practical example of my technical work directly in this video from Restorations at the Arucas Municipal Museum, where conservation work carried out on movable heritage and paintings can be seen.
Request a quote
Each work of art has unique conservation needs that require an individualized study. Briefly describe the condition of your piece. using this form (if you wish, you may attach detailed photographs of the back, the front, and the affected areas).
We will analyze your case with the utmost technical rigor to provide you with an initial assessment and a budget proposal tailored to your needs.
