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Historian Lugano
A restorer cleaning a painting with a cotton swab

Restoration and repairs

Do you have an object to restore or repair?

Professional treatment of artworks and objects of value.

What we restore

Restoration and repair, to preserve your belongings and bring out their value.

  • Paintings and frames

    Modern and old paintings and works on paper, including damp damage and foxing; frames restored, repaired or made to measure.

  • Books and manuscripts

    Antiquarian books, manuscripts and autographs.

  • Sculpture, silver and gold

    Sculptures and objects in wood, porcelain, bronze and ceramic; cleaning, silver plating, lacquering, gilding and polishing of silver and gold.

  • Watches and jewellery

    Restoration and servicing of table, wall, pocket and wrist watches; antique and period jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones.

Two restorers cleaning a landscape painting in the workshop

The language of restoration

Four terms you will find on this page.

Foxing
The reddish-brown spots that appear on old paper, caused by damp and oxidation.
Lacquering
A clear lacquer that protects silver and other metals from tarnishing.
Silver plating
Restoring the silver layer on silver-plated objects worn by use.
Gilding
Applying a thin layer of gold to frames, wood or metal.

Request information

Tell us about the objects to restore, with a few photos.

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