ZAHNER METAL CONSERVATION

STANDARDS OF PRACTICE

Zahner Metal Conservation abides by the practices of the “American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Artworks [AIC] and guarantees that all work is performed in an environmentally safe manner under the regulations of MSDS and according to safety procedures on the process and materials for each work. Through our Conservation Maintenance Agreement, ZMC agrees to warranty the Conservation Treatment performed by our technicians over a one-year period. If the art shows signs of deterioration of the surface, these areas will undergo further Conservation Treatment at no cost.

Conservation of any work of art, but specifically sculptural works that are outdoors and exposed to the elements is imperative for the maintenance of the surface and structure of the piece and thus, the value that the artwork holds. The Conservation of Art runs parallel to Fine Art Appraisals and often is the recommendation of such appraisal to have a work undergo Conservation Treatment and Cleaning to restore value and luster to a piece.

Over the passage of time art deteriorates due to factors in the environment. Cleaning and treating a piece of Art annually ensures that the artwork is not only assessed for signs of structural deterioration but restored to its near-original intent of the artist who created it. It is necessary for any metal sculptural work that is exposed to moisture, road salts, or the accumulation of other corrosive substances, like bird waste, to be Treated by a Fine Art Conservator to reduce the risk and likelihood that corrosion could buildup and deteriorate the surface and structural integrity of a piece. Maintaining artwork not only ensures that the piece looks as it did when it was initially purchased but ensures that the value of the artwork does not decrease due to deterioration over the passage of time.