Painting restoration
ancient, valuable, in poor condition, with significant losses, with imitation for a reasonable price
Hello! I’m Alex, a professional restorer who loves bringing art back to life. Whether it’s a painting, a stained glass, or an ancient fresco, I can make it look like new again, preserving the alluring energy of antiquity. I have a lot of experience in dealing with complex and delicate cases that require a high level of talent, skill and expertise. I have tackled some of the most difficult cases in the field and delivered stunning results. You can check out some of my work in the photos or in the Herboristeria del Rei in Barcelona, where I restored paintings by Francesc Soler Rovirosa (1836-1900), the perfumer’s shop from the movie The Perfume.
I have a higher education in an Applied Arts and Restoration, and I have also worked with outstanding artists and conservators in both restoration and in the creation of art objects in different studios. I am a member of such organizations as the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) and the International Network for the Conservation of Contemporary Art (INCCO); therefore, I work in accordance with the requirements of the European Confederation of Conservator-Restorers Organizations (E.C.C.O.).
Conservation
As a professional restorer in Barcelona, I can help you preserve your art and restore it to its original appearance. Almost any painting sooner or later requires conservation, and for this purpose, a special glue is used that fills the voids, restores the plasticity of the paint layer, and holds together the damaged areas
Deep cleaning and conservation
In my restoration workshop in Barcelona, I offer services for deep cleaning and conservation of paintings. With my experience and advanced techniques, I can remove years of dust and dirt accumulation and preserve the long-term quality of the artwork. If your painting requires additional restoration, I can also assist you with that.
Comprehensive restoration
Problems with frames and canvas, such as scratches, cracks, rot, delamination, aging, woodworms or fungi, can be quickly resolved with the right approach to painting restoration. In addition, I use proven traditional techniques and quality materials to restore both antique and modern paintings to their original splendor.
Retouch
Some areas of the painting are subject to retouching, which allows the painting to return to its neat appearance. Retouching is done using a technique that is reversible if necessary and does not harm the originality of the work of art. An important point in the process of painting restoration is the selection of pigments that will not change their tone and shade over time.
Complete restoration
A complete restoration of a painting has a specific sequential plan of action that must be diligently carried out by the restorer to achieve the result. The important point is that some of these actions are not obvious and are hidden from the eyes of the owner of the painting, so I always make a photo report of the restoration process so that my clients can be sure that no stage was skipped.
Retouch
Some areas of the painting are subject to retouching, which allows the painting to return to its neat appearance. Retouching is done using a technique that is reversible if necessary and does not harm the originality of the work of art. An important point in the process of painting restoration is the selection of pigments that will not change their tone and shade over time.
Complete restoration
A complete restoration of a painting has a specific sequential plan of action that must be diligently carried out by the restorer to achieve the result. The important point is that some of these actions are not obvious and are hidden from the eyes of the owner of the painting, so I always make a photo report of the restoration process so that my clients can be sure that no stage was skipped.
Imitation of lost areas
The task of replenishing the loss of entire fragments of a painting is quite problematic, especially if there is no photo of the still intact original. The Academy of Applied Arts where I studied placed great importance on copying world-famous masterpieces and imitating the artist’s style, which is a very useful skill for a restorer. However, it should be remembered that no two strokes of paint are alike in the world.
6 REASONS why you should order painting restoration from me
Discount of 140 euros on the first order, when ordering from 550 euros. Hurry up to order, the offer is limited in time!
Cost of work from 40 euros. I restore the smallest defects.
Choose which works you need: mandatory or recommended. I will provide you with a detailed estimate, where you can adjust the cost yourself.
Free half-hour consultation. I will tell you how to preserve your art for a long time.
Guaranteed quality result in tight deadlines.
Detailed photo report of the restoration performed. No hidden defects!
SEVEN SIMPLE STEPS
01
Application
For a correct restoration assessment, I need to receive a photo of the painting from the front and back, as well as the dimensions in cm. It is desirable to indicate additional data - the presence of provenance, if it is not there, then if possible the author and year of creation, approximate cost (for insurance), locality for sending. Take advantage of a free consultation without obligation!
02
Prepayment
I send you an Offer with mandatory and desirable works, we discuss the volume and cost of work. I issue you an invoice for a 30% prepayment with a discount, which is valid for 48 hours. This can be a bank transfer or online card payment via PayPal, Stripe or Wise.
03
Free shipping
I send you a label for free shipping (Iberian Peninsula). Please pack your painting in advance. In some cases, I can arrange an assistant from your city who will help you with this. You can count on confidentiality from my side.
04
Restoration
Depending on the complexity, this takes from 3 days to 2 months. In the process, I take photos of the work being done, you have the opportunity to track the process and control the changes.
05
Photo/video report
I send you a photo/video report of the work done. You can make your wishes and I will make corrections. I prepare the painting for shipment.
06
Settlement for work done
In case I have fulfilled all the requirements for restoration, the remaining 70% of the work cost is paid. I send the painting to the specified address.
07
Courier delivery
The courier (Correos, UPS) brings the restored painting to your home. We draw up a Certificate of Work Done and I will be looking forward to your positive feedback.
Josep Bertran Vall
“Tenía un cuadro antiguo que necesitaba reparación y me puse en contacto con este restaurador de pintura. Su profesionalismo y la calidad de su trabajo me impresionaron mucho. ¡El cuadro quedó como nuevo! Estoy muy contento con el resultado y recomiendo a este restaurador a todos los que valoran el arte."
Trish Mary Kohler
“Alex fue muy atento y amable, me explicó todas las etapas del trabajo y me dio consejos para cuidar los cuadros. Eliminó cuidadosamente los daños y también eligió un marco adecuado para el cuadro. Me sorprendió cómo transformó mis cuadros, dándoles frescura y brillo. Le estoy muy agradecida por su talento y maestría.”
Miquel Casademunt Vallés
"Me dirigí a este restaurador de pintura para devolver el buen estado de mi colección de cuadros. Me gusta que Alex use materiales de calidad y que respete la visión y la historia de cada autor. Hace su trabajo con mucho amor y responsabilidad, y siempre le confío mis valiosas obras de arte."
André Gérard
“Busqué un restaurador de pintura profesional y encontré a Alex, que tenía muy buenas referencias y opiniones. Me puse en contacto con él y me atendió muy amablemente, explicándome todo el proceso y el presupuesto. Estoy muy contento con el trabajo de Alex y lo recomiendo a todos los amantes del arte. Es un verdadero artista y un gran profesional.”
Assess the condition of your painting right now
Do you want to know the cost of the restoration?
Send me photos (of the front and back of the painting), and I will provide you with a quote.
The in-person evaluation in Barcelona is free of charge.