Expert advice

Restoration

Do you want to restore the shine to an old work or repair damage to a painting you love? Don't go in blind: follow our art restoration tutorials to perform the work well and contact a professional.

Tutorials in restoration techniques

If you are new to art restoration, you can learn all about the basic concepts in our tutorials. You can also follow our mini-series devoted to the restoration of the Portrait of the Marquise de Pompadour. 

The importance of materials in restoring a damaged work of art

The conservation and restoration of works of art require specific tools and correct equipment. In particular, you will need a magnifying glass, lamps, brushes, glue, etc. In terms of paper, you will also need specific types, like blotting paper and barrier paper.