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Works on Paper provides professional, museum-quality conservation services for artistic and historic works on paper. We offer a full range of conservation treatments for a wide variety of paper-based objects for both institutional and private clients. Carolyn Frisa, owner and head conservator, holds a master's degree in paper conservation and has more than ten years of experience in the field. She has been a Professional Associate of the American Institute of Conservation since 2007.

Services we offer:

Examination and condition assessment
Condition reports and treatment proposals
Conservation treatments
On-site and in-studio conservation treatment of historic wallpaper
Construction of archival housings and storage enclosures
On-site collection surveys and condition assessments

Written guidelines for storage, exhibition,
and handling
Insurance claim examinations, assessments, and recommendations for treatment
Professional referrals for matting and framing services, digitization services, and the conservation of non-paper based materials

Types of materials we treat:

Works of art on paper, including watercolors, prints, drawings, posters, pastels, charcoal, and gouache
Archival materials including documents, maps, letters, diplomas, architectural drawings, and other paper ephemera

Parchment and vellum
Historic wallpaper, both on-site and in the studio
Three-dimensional objects such as globes, fans, hat and band boxes, and folding screens

Damage we commonly address:

Tears, holes, losses to the paper
Folds, creases, rolling, wrinkles
Dirt, dust, grime, soot, fingerprints, insect frass
Fire and water damage
Acidity and associated brittleness
Harmful tapes and adhesives

Staining (overall discoloration, mat burn, foxing, adhesive stains, and water stains)
Pigment loss and flaking
Harmful backings and improper framing materials
Harmful storage enclosures

Works on Paper's clients include cultural institutions such as museums, archives, town clerks, historical societies, and libraries. We also work with art galleries, framers, dealers in fine art and antiques, private individuals, corporate clients, and insurance companies. We work on an individual basis with all of our clients to ensure that their valued objects receive the most appropriate conservation treatment possible. Our staff provides the highest level of professionalism and all work undertaken by Works on Paper follows the American Institute of Conservation's Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.

Works on Paper is located in southeastern Vermont, in the village of Bellows Falls. If you are interested in finding out more about our conservation services or would like to schedule an appointment, please call the studio at 802.460.1149 or email Carolyn at carolyn@works-on-paper.net.

CONSERVATION TREATMENT PORTFOLIO

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WHAT'S GOING ON...

7sq Gallery is located in front of the Works on Paper art conservation studio. We use this space to feature local artists who also work on paper.
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This is where you can find out about special conservation projects, current topics in the field of conservation and preservation, and other interesting things that are happening in our studio.

A Surprisingly Satisfying Treatment
Happy New Year! You can probably guess one of my new year's resolutions for 2012 - regular blog posts, of course.

I thought I would start off by sharing some images of a project from 2011 that ended up being a pleasant surprise. A friend discovered a lovely but very damaged watercolor landscape in the cellar of his Arts & Crafts bungalow that some very disfiguring oil stains, amongst other damage. Learn More >>.