These stories reveal some facts about restoration of fine art.

 Your collection can be restored. You can get your collection restored.

 on view to the public at large.

 Humans make mistakes and accidents happen. To care for artworks that have been damaged by an accident, there are a few guidelines to keep in mind.

 type of damage, from minor scrapes to major tears. Artwork Archive reached Andrei Givotovsky the the owner of Art Restoration NYC (and restorer).

 David Paul Kay had his artwork restored thanks to the assistance of a variety of individuals. Click here to find out more about the process of restoration and what you can do if you have damaged your art work.

 Note the damage. Next, document the damage.

 You'll have to take many photos of damage and describe the incident in writing. A database like

 Artwork Archive can help you keep your detailed reports and photos of damage in order. It also offers a comprehensive archive.

 overview of an artwork's whole history.

 Any restorer you choose to employ will need photographs of the damage. A lot of businesses require this information before they will provide an estimate.

 If you are planning to file a claim, make contact with your insurance company.

 Andrei says, "Most people want estimates before bringing in paintings. I need photographs of the painting's back and front and the measurements.

 My charges are per job. The cost will be based on the hours worked and the difficulty.

 "I also need information about the owner of the artwork. Sometimes a contractor will want to bring a damaged painting that they've done inside an apartment.

 They might not want to be told by their owner. This could create a legal or ethical problem.

 "I also want general information on artworks and materials: Does the person know if the oil paint is acrylic or oil paint? I need to find out who is the

 The artist was (if identified) as well, if possible the year/date the work was created."