HELEN HOUP Fine Art Conservation
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Consulting Services

Professional Art Evaluation
& Collection Management


Examinations

The examination of the condition of works of art is performed at either the physical location of the work or at the conservation studio at 2626 Lombardy Lane in Dallas, Texas. There are no charges made to the work's owner if the examination is made at the conservation studio and only a cursory review is necessary. Examinations made off-site are billed at an hourly rate.

 Examining Artwork


Acquisition Evaluation

Paintings can be brought to the conservation studio for an evaluation of its condition prior to the acquisition. Charges are applicable depending on whether or not treatment is required.

Painting Of a Hand Before Treatment

Before Treatment

Ultraviolet Photograph, Showing Old Restoration Covering Paint Loss

Ultraviolet Photograph, Showing Old Restoration Covering Paint Loss

After Removal of Old Restoration, Paint Loss Is Revealed

After Removal of Old Restoration, Paint Loss Is Revealed


Documentation

Narrative examination reports on condition with supporting photographs are available for insurance, estate purposes, and more. Charges are billed at an hourly rate. In addition, each treatment is supported by an examination report that describes the condition of the painting prior to treatment and a treatment report that details the treatments employed and the materials used.

Collection Management

A review of the storage and exhibition of art collections is made and report on the findings and recommendations composed for the owner. Charges are billed at an hourly rate.

Collection Surveys

Surveys of collections are made, and prioritizations of those works requiring treatment — along with reports of the condition of the works with supporting photographs — are prepared. Charges are billed at an hourly rate.

INSURANCE CLAIM EVALUATION

For damage claim and for examination of artwork before and after loans.

Studio

The studio is 2,200 sq. ft. of workspace with three designated areas — the main treatment area, a climate-controlled vault/storage space, and a photographic suite.