ART CONSERVATION

We provide clients with a premium artwork storage solution
that will support the well-being of the artwork for future generations.

OVERVIEW

Our specialists in art restoration are also on hand full-time for various restorations in order to raise the value of artworks. The conservation laboratory also contains a world-class photography studio which offers state-of-the-art, high-definition photographs, with X-ray and ultraviolet functions which can assess the condition of delicate artworks.

SERVICES

Assessment of Condition of Artwork

ASSESSMENT OF CONDITION OF ARTWORK

After the condition of the artworks are examined and documented, an assessment report will be provided which contains basic information such as dimensions, materials, an overall photograph (front and back), damages, framing and packing. Where an issues is noted, we will suggest restoration, better storage methods and other appropriate solutions.

Optical Examination

OPTICAL EXAMINATION

The photography studio in the conservation laboratory is equipped with a hundred million pixels ultra high definition camera for examination. It is also capable of ultraviolet, infrared, X-ray, light microscope photography and other various types of optical examination.

Restoration

RESTORATION

Upon meticulous attention to structure, aesthetics and future storage condition of each artwork, we suggest the most appropriate method for restoration. Damages to artworks can be due to a number of factors. They can be caused by the materials, past storage condition, the age of the artworks and creating process. So we investigate these factors by researching the current condition, past storage environment and information provided by the client. We then offer the most paramount conservation or restoration method, based on careful consideration of how to maintain the original integrity of the artists’ work from a multi-faceted approach.
Removal of dust on the surface and back of the artworks, artwork frame care and other basic cleaning are also available.

Other Services

OTHER SERVICES

ART FRAME REPAIRING
Damage on art frames such as scratches, stains, dents, holes can be repaired.
FRAMING FOR STORAGE
In order to prevent artwork deterioration and maintain an excellent state of preservation, we provide artwork framing with optimal materials and methods for storage.
PACKING AND MAKING EXCLUSIVE BOXES FOR ARTWORK STORAGE
Artworks can be packaged in the utmost method for long term storage with materials to protect artworks from deterioration.

ACCESS

Address:

2-6-10 TERRADA CONSERVATION LABORATORY, Higashishinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Access:

5-minute walk from Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Line
“Tennoz Isle Station” Central Exit
4-minute walk from Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit
Rinkai Line “Tennoz Isle Station” B Exit

TENNOZ AREA MAP

Contact

Contact Form

+81(0)3-6433-3120

Business Hours10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday to Friday
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays