Pennsylvania Art Conservatory

The Pennsylvania Art Conservatory has conserved a number of paintings for me, and in every instance they have been transparent and thoughtful in their consideration of potential treatments. Their methods are conservative and they always communicate clearly the range of possible approaches, working with the client to arrive at the best possible conservation. Their work consistently follows the art conservation credo: "do nothing which cannot be undone." I also have had paintings framed, paintings reframed, and existing frames conserved in their studio, and their work in this regard is second to none. Whether you are framing a small landscape, or a large portrait, their selection of custom frames is most impressive. Perhaps the best recommendation I could offer to a potential client, is that

Pennsylvania art conservatory has the utmost respect for their clients. And takes great care of their artwork.

I asked the Conservancy to restore a damaged painting my grandfather had done many years ago (there was a hole and tear in the canvas, and the varnish had darkened the colors considerably). In addition to looking brighter and more natural, the repairs are absolutely invisible. I was very impressed with the craftsmanship; Phillip and his staff have a large, airy workshop and attached gallery, and they are professional in every way. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing such work.

True experts in art restoration. If you have any paintings over 50 years old they will work a miracle on it and make it look brand new. They did an outstanding job on my piece. I was extremely happy with their work. You won’t find comparable level of expertise elsewhere. Highly recommended.

The Pennsylvania Art Conservatory restored my antique Chinese painted leather panel. My piece was warped, the backing was shot, and the some paint was missing. They painstakingly replaced the backing, removed the old varnish, touched up the missing paint, and straightened the entire piece. Philip Rosenfeld thoroughly explained the process and the end result. He answered all of my questions and I felt confident that my panel was in the best hands. All of the staff were exceptional and I could not be happier with the final product. I was curious about the whole process and the staff were kind enough to take images of the restoration and send me a cd of the process. I couldn't be happier with the end result. Professionals in every sense.