Steve Tatti restoring bronze
Steve Tatti’s and his Fine Arts Conservation Studio have a uniquely wide ranging set of skills suited for the conservation needs of almost any art collection. Steve has a keen ability to problem solve and tailor treatment solutions to the expectations of each client and the particular conditions of each object. This is possible in part by utilizing his extensive knowledge, experience, analytical & artistic skills along with a team building mentality that ensures the best related art service vendors and specialists are included where necessary to follow each project through to a positive solution. Our growing list of creative treatment solutions, combined with knowledge of traditional treatments, is an ever growing resource in the field of art conservation and restoration.
Below are the most common types of Materials & Treatments we handle, along with typical Research and related Art Services provided:
Conservation, Restoration & Repair
Sculpture, Objects
Metals
Steel, Bronze, Copper, Silver, Aluminum, Lead, etc.
Corrosion Stabilization, Refinishing, Repatination, Gilding, Reinforcing, Stabilization, Welding, Brazing, Fabrication, Re-Casting Elements
Stone Repair
Stone
Marble, Alabaster, Granite, Soapstone, Onyx
Cleaning, Polishing, Reconstruction, Recarving Missing Elements
Wood
Plaster, Cast Stone, Ceramic, Terracotta
Plastic, Plexiglass, Glass, Mosaics
Paintings, Finishes
Canvas, gesso board, Icons, Murals, Decorative Finishes
Aqueous Cleaning, Relining, Structural Repair, Frame Restoration, In-Painting
Materials Analysis
X-ray Diffraction, Infrared & Ultraviolet Analysis, Finishes Analysis
Historical Research
Photo & Written Documentation (NPS Guidelines), Archival Documentation, Finishes Research
Art Support Services
Collections Management
Conditions Assessment
Consultation
Professional Art Handling
Installations
Deinstallations
Long & Short Term Art Storage
Maintenance Plans
Treatment Gallery
Ironwork - Restoration
Bronze - Structural Repair
Bronze - Patination
Corten Steel - After
Bronze - Cold Chemical Patina
Marble - Carving
Marble - Airbrush
Marble Reconstruction - Pinning
Marble - Steam Cleaning
Lead - Fiberglass Reinforcement
Cast Iron - Corrosion Removal
Painting – Varnish Removal
Painting - Installation
Art Handling - Large Scale
