Art Conservation Associates | Expert Antique Restoration Boston

Why Choose Art Conservation Associates

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Master Craftsmanship

Our team of certified conservators brings over 75 years of combined experience in antique restoration and fine art conservation. We employ traditional techniques alongside modern technology to ensure authentic, lasting results.

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Scientific Analysis

We utilize advanced diagnostic tools including UV examination, microscopy, and material analysis to understand your piece's composition and history before beginning any restoration work.

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Preservation Focus

Every restoration follows museum-quality standards with reversible treatments and archival materials. We prioritize preserving the integrity and value of your treasured pieces for future generations.

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Dedicated to Excellence in Conservation

Since 1987, Art Conservation Associates has been the trusted name in professional restoration throughout Massachusetts and beyond. Our Boston-based studio specializes in breathing new life into damaged antiques, fine art, and family heirlooms while maintaining their historical authenticity and monetary value.

We understand that each piece tells a unique story. Whether it's a Colonial-era chair, a water-damaged oil painting, or a broken porcelain treasure, our conservators approach every project with meticulous care and scholarly expertise.

Our clients include museums, galleries, insurance companies, auction houses, interior designers, and private collectors across the United States who trust us with their most valuable possessions.

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Our Restoration Services

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Furniture Conservation

Expert repair and restoration of antique furniture including structural stabilization, veneer repair, French polishing, and historically accurate finish matching. We work with all periods and styles from Colonial to Mid-Century Modern.

From $450

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Painting Restoration

Comprehensive treatment of oil paintings, watercolors, and acrylics including cleaning, tear repair, canvas relining, paint consolidation, and inpainting. We handle works from Old Masters to contemporary art.

From $650

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Ceramic & Porcelain Repair

Invisible mending of broken pottery, china, and porcelain figurines. Our specialized adhesives and color-matching techniques restore both function and beauty to damaged ceramics and glass objects.

From $295

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Gilding & Gold Leaf

Traditional water gilding and oil gilding services for frames, mirrors, furniture, and architectural elements. We replicate period-appropriate finishes using genuine gold, silver, and metal leaf.

From $380

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Sculpture Conservation

Treatment of three-dimensional art in bronze, marble, wood, plaster, and mixed media. Services include cleaning, structural repair, surface treatment, and protective coating application.

From $520

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Works on Paper

Conservation of prints, drawings, photographs, manuscripts, and documents. We address tears, staining, foxing, and acid damage using archival materials and reversible techniques.

From $275

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What Our Clients Say

"Art Conservation Associates restored a badly damaged 18th-century portrait that had been in my family for generations. The results exceeded all expectations - they brought it back to life while preserving its historical integrity. Truly exceptional work."

Margaret Whitfield

Private Collector, Cambridge MA

"We've worked with Art Conservation Associates on multiple museum acquisitions. Their documentation, expertise, and attention to detail are unmatched. They're our first call for any conservation needs."

Dr. Richard Chen

Museum Curator, Boston

"After a water leak damaged several valuable pieces, Art Conservation Associates came through with remarkable restoration work. Their communication throughout the process was excellent, and the insurance claim documentation was thorough."

Jennifer Morrison

Estate Manager, Newport RI

"The team restored a Victorian dining set that had been damaged during moving. Not only did they repair the structural damage, but they perfectly matched the original finish. You can't tell it was ever broken."

Thomas Bradford

Interior Designer, Brookline MA

Ready to Restore Your Treasures?

Contact us today for a free consultation. We serve clients throughout Massachusetts, New England, and across the United States. Our team is ready to help preserve your valuable pieces for generations to come.

Get Free Consultation → Call (617) 567-7950

Preserving History, One Piece at a Time