Massoud Shiraz in the Charlotte Workshop

Art Restoration

We are committed to the preservation of art using principles of minimal invasion while employing the most advanced materials and technologies. As in the Hippocratic Oath, we pledge first to do no harm. The original intent of the artist is the first concern.

After careful examination of a painting’s condition, treatment might include cleaning using the least invasive solutions, delicately scraping away varnish, bonding of tears, edge linings, and removal of old linings. If necessary, “inpainting” is restricted to damaged areas.

As a professional associate of the American Institute of Conservation, Shiraz is associated with the finest technical resources, libraries and experts in the art world. Click on the “Documentary” box to view a short film produced by the Turner South Network illustrating Shiraz’ restoration work.

We have a studio in Charlotte (see pictures 1 & 2). We also have a studio in Frankfurt, Germany (see picture 3) to provide services for our international clients.

We provide museum quality conservation to individual and corporate clients.