Conservation

Le Musée is comprised of professional restorers who have acquired restoration qualifications in Italy, the epicenter of European restoration.
Drawing from Italy's restoration techniques, we restore damaged artworks to their former glory.

" We have conservation technology from Italy "

The world’s first restoration institute was established in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, in 1588 by the Medici family.

Based on its rich cultural heritage, Italy’s restoration techniques were further developed following the 1966 flood when the Arno River overflowed, flooding the entire city. As a result, about 4,000 artworks, including masterpieces by Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci, were restored on a large scale, solidifying Italy’s reputation as the world leader in art restoration.

Le Musée is composed of restorers who studied in Florence, a city rich with 426 years of restoration experience. They hold official qualifications as professional restorers certified by the Italian government and have accumulated hands-on experience in the field.

Types of Artwork Damage

  • Varnish Layer
    Contamination

  • Crack

  • Paint Layer
    Peeling

  • Partial Damage
    (Tears, Dents)

  • External Contamination
    (Dust, Stains, Debris, etc.)

  • Damage from Pests

Process

  • Restoration Process

    Before
    • Discoloration due to dust, foreign substances, and aging of the varnish layer
    • Removal of the varnish layer
    • Fading of previously restored areas due to aging
    • Removal of previous restoration areas for conservation treatment
    After
    • Filling in lost areas and color matching
    • Surface polishing after color matching

  • Restoration Process

    Before
    • Tears in the canvas, damage and peeling of the color layer
    • Process of joining the torn areas
    • Discoloration due to dust, foreign substances, and aging of the varnish layer
    • Fixing lifting issues at cracked areas
    After
    • Filling in lost areas from the back of the canvas
    • Color matching after varnish removal

  • Restoration Process

    Before
    • Incorrect overpainting leading to damage of the original artwork
    • Removal of incorrect overpainting
    • Pest damage due to the characteristics of wooden fragments
    • Reinforcement of lost areas
    • Damage from accidents
    • Joining separated parts
    After
    • Internal pest control and filling of lost areas
    • Surface polishing after color matching
    • Color matching after filling in lost areas

  • Restoration Process

    Before
    • Incorrect restoration causing damage to the original artwork
    • Contamination due to fingerprints and foreign substances on the varnish layer
    • Damage from accidents, including dents
    • Removal of the varnish layer
    • Removal of incorrect restoration areas, including color and filling layers
    After
    • Filling in lost areas to match the surrounding cracks
    • Color matching after filling
    • Surface polishing after color matching

Le Musée thoroughly examines the condition of the artwork to restore and heal its value.
We provide a clear restoration direction, plan, and management approach.

The restoration methods and techniques vary depending on the materials and composition of the artwork.
Based on the damage, we apply Italian restoration techniques such as cleaning, reinforcement, and color matching, to restore the original form of the artwork and recover its value to the fullest.