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All kinds of wounds happen to paintings, water damage, smoke damage, perforations, scuffs, scratches, rips, just like any physical object. Every painting I repair is different in technique and materials, and requires unique plan, based on these factors. There are some guidelines here (established by the trade) based on criteria such as historical, or monetary value, that should be considered and effect the plan of repair. Fortunately most damage can be repaired. I have a good collection of artist quality oil, and acrylic paints and all the most modern ingredients and materials to make the damage to your painting disappear.
The idea of a restoration is to restore the piece to it's original condition. I don't add to the artistic statement, I just heal the aesthetic qualities. Most paintings are just cleaned, a few blemishes and old varnish is removed, and some new varnish is applied to unify the visual qualities of the surface. Some have deeper wounds, and I've had to match all kinds different artistic styles to make the wounds disappear. This is where I believe the art and the craft converge. "Chance favors the prepared mind", as Pasteur put it, and the result I hope represents the original artist in the best light to the owner of the painting. I always consider both.
More about the type of restoration work I do and the materials I use here.
Prices do vary with sizes and the challenges entailed, but the average cleaning is in the $150/$300 range and a lining is around $200/$400. Things vary, but I will give you an estimate before I start . Nice thing is I usually put more than twice the value back into the painting than it costs to repair it, plus it will look good again on your wall. Not to mention the conservation of art aspect of this, it's really a win win all round. You can't loose so call the Painting Doctor.
