CONSERVATION, RESTORATION, & MAINTENANCE
GSW has project managed the assessment, conservation treatment, restoration, and maintenance of many large and small 20th century contemporary sculptures. Our staff's experience working for the top two largest fine art foundries Tallix and Polich Art Works have afforded them unparallel and unique experiences in the engineering, casting, fabrication, finishing, restoration, delivery, and installation of all sizes and types of sculpture. GSW works with a variety of specialized sculpture conservators to provide the following :
OVERALL PROJECT PLANNING
CONSERVATION ASSESSEMENT & SITE CONDITION SURVEY
SITE EVALUATION OF TREATMENT METHODS BY TESTING VARIOUS SYSTEMS FOR STONE
LABORATORY TESTING AND MATERIAL ANALYSIS TO DETERMINE CAUSES OF DETERIORATION / DAMAGE
RESEARCH OF ALL ARCHIVAL RECORDS OF ORIGINAL INTENDED APPEARANCE, DOCUMENTATION, AND ANY PRIOR CONSERVATION AND MAINTENANCE.
DEVELOPMENT OF MOST NON-INVASIVE CONSERVATION TREATMENT
PAINT AND BRONZE CLEANING OF GRAFFITI, FUNGAL GROWTH, & DIRT
REPLACEMENT OF MISSING PARTS OR SECTION
REPATINATING, RECOATING, AND REPAINTING OF SCULTURE
FULL DOCUMENTATION AND ENGINEERING REPORTS OF PROCESS
ONGOING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM