Services

Art Objects Conservation Services

Clean, repair, reconstruct, restore – ceramics, glass, metal, wood, stone – artwork, antiques, heirlooms, ornaments, statues, historic objects.

Private Practice in Allentown

Barbara Johnson has been working in private practice for more than 20 years.  She serves the art conservation needs of museums, galleries, insurance companies and private clients.

Conservation Treatments

Cleaning, repairs, reconstruction of missing elements, and cosmetic integration, to bring impaired objects back to as close to original condition as possible. Written and photographic documentation.

Clean, repair, reconstruct, restore ceramics, pottery, terra cotta
Han Dynasty Burial Ceramic

Great Care and Excellence

Every project is very important, whether it is the most humble, yet cherished home decoration, or highly significant art object. Clients are pleased and amazed at the transformation that occurs in Barbara’s skilled hands.

Treatment Options

Treatment options range in complexity. Many treatments are completed to full restoration, while some treatments simply require stabilization for insecure areas.

Professional Associate Member of AIC

Barbara Johnson has been a peer-reviewed Professional Associate member of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC) since 1993, following the AIC code of ethics in every manner possible, including honoring the artist’s original intent, photographic and written documentation of treatments, and using materials that have been tested to have good aging and reversibility properties.