Conservation of eight major pieces of artwork of national significance

Conservation of eight major pieces of artwork of national significance.

• All require examination, but required work could include:

• Onsite visit to inspect artwork (Essential prior to quotes being submitted)

• Surface cleaning to remove ingrained dirt.

• Removal of patchy varnish and poor-quality retouching

• Removal of heavy, glossy varnish.

• Make good old repair works.

• Removal of leaching and treatment in those areas, followed by retouching previous damage as necessary.

• May require varnishing with a non-yellowing varnish for future protection.

• Each frame will require cleaning.

• Some frames will require replacement of lost plaster work.

• Canvas retention.

Important note: We will only be accepting proposals from providers who are registered with "Icon" - Conservation Register

Additional information: Please contact Tina Kilnan via email to arrange a site visit to view the artwork.

Once this is complete, quotes can be emailed along with a covering letter detailing previous experience on this nature of work and any qualifications and relevant accreditations.

*Icon registered is essential*

Tender Documents

• Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder → — Tender notice
• Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder → — Award notice