Services
WCCFA provides museum-standards conservation examination
and treatment for works of art. Each conservation treatment is thoroughly
documented with photographs and written reports, and is carried out
using only approved museum-standards materials and methods. In addition,
WCCFA provides:
- Examination of artworks to determinecondition and
authenticity.
- On-site surveys of collections for condition and
conservation priorities.
- Consultation and planning on collection maintenance
and environmental control, storage, handling and shipping.
- On-site conservation for non-transportable artworks.
- Emergency services (flood and fire damage, etc.
- Coordination and interpretation of technical materials
and analysis.
- Lectures, seminars and workshops on art conservation,
including care and awareness training available to fine arts professionals,
museum staff and concerned individuals.
Fee Structure
WCCFA provides its services at a per-hour rate, with
special consideration to museums and other non-profit organizations
and institutions. There is no fee for preliminary examinations and cost
estimates for artworks brought to the laboratory. Clients are received
on an appointment basis. Full insurance coverage for each object is
provided.