Featured Art Conservation and Restoration Projects
A carefully selected collection of our work, showcasing the deep respect we hold for the stories, techniques, and heritage contained within every piece entrusted to our care.
This 19th-century oil on canvas portrait of a young noble, likely from the court of the Nawabs of Awadh, represents the soul of our work. We were entrusted with its restoration, a delicate process of reviving its erstwhile glory while preserving the marks of its long journey through time.
Witness the breathtaking revival of an early Bengal School painting. This piece arrived at our gallery darkened and neglected, and through a meticulous conservation process involving careful cleaning and stabilization, its vibrant narrative and brilliant colors were brought back to life.
Our work extends beyond canvases to three-dimensional heritage objects. This intricately carved wooden panel, depicting a celestial musician, is one of over 200 pieces from a 100-year-old temple chariot that we painstakingly documented and restored over two years.
This portrait of Diwan Sir Tanjavur Madhav Rao is a testament to our dedication. Over five years, we guided this heirloom through a journey of correct attribution, expert restoration by M. C. T. Naidu, and valuation, culminating in its successful placement with a discerning collector.
Provenance is paramount. This magnificent painting, ‘Shakuntala in the Court of Dushyanta’, came to us believed to be a work by Raja Ravi Varma. Our research and restoration revealed the signature of his son, Rama Varma, showcasing our commitment to accurate historical attribution.
The core of our philosophy is ethical conservation. This includes the principle of reversibility, our promise that any treatment we apply can be safely removed in the future without harming the original artwork, ensuring its integrity for generations to come.
We have the honor of working with modern masters, like in this M.F. Husain acrylic on canvas, 'Sacrifice'. Entrusted to us for conservation and reframing, our work ensures that the bold lines and profound symbolism of this late 20th-century piece continue to resonate.
This piece, 'Mahananda', tells a story of lineage. Originally a famous composition by Raja Ravi Varma, it was recreated in 1968 by his son, Rama Varma. We had the privilege of restoring this canvas, preserving a unique moment of intergenerational artistic dialogue.
About Featured
Conservation is a dialogue between history and ethics. When we handle a piece, our focus is not just on cleaning, it is on ethical reversibility, ensuring any treatment we apply can be safely removed in the future. We use conservation-grade adhesives and non-yellowing, UV-resistant varnishes to protect your artwork without erasing the patina of time.
Our work in this space is defined by the principle that art is not merely an object to be sold, but a vessel for cultural memory. Whether we are treating a 19th-century oil on canvas or a century-old wooden temple panel, our approach remains the same: we listen to the artwork itself before making a single move.
The Science of Ethics
We treat every canvas and artifact as a document of its own history. Before any intervention, we perform detailed condition reports using UV fluorescence and raking light to map previous damage or overpaint. Our goal is never to make an artwork look 'brand new' by erasing the marks of time. Instead, we aim to stabilize the structural integrity of the piece so it survives for future generations. This is why we prioritize reversible techniques, such as using Japanese Washi tissue for paper repairs or specific solvents that do not damage the original binder.
Provenance and Narrative
Beyond the physical restoration, we view our role as detectives of history. We have successfully navigated complex projects, such as the attribution of works by Rama Varma, son of Raja Ravi Varma, through deep research and cleaning. We have also undertaken massive undertakings, such as documenting and restoring over 200 components of a 100-year-old temple chariot. Every project is an opportunity to clarify the lineage of a piece, ensuring that collectors understand the true history of what they own.
We invite you to view these projects as a testament to our philosophy: we are here to ensure that the quiet poetry within every artwork continues to resonate long after we have finished our work.
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