12-26-2012, 06:21 AM
We looked into this prior to moving & decided not to move any of our paintings...
Some things to remember: the light levels can be a bugger on an oil painting.
and any dirt/dust will increase the likelihood of mold & fungus, so keeping the painting clean is important
Watch the stretchers & frame for powder post beetle & termite damage (at least semi annually do an inspection...)
I seem to remember there was one conservator-framer on island...but didn't keep the info, you could check with Lyman: http://www.lymanmuseum.org/ or even the Bishop: http://www.bishopmuseum.org/research/conservation.html for any other help...
Some things to remember: the light levels can be a bugger on an oil painting.
and any dirt/dust will increase the likelihood of mold & fungus, so keeping the painting clean is important
Watch the stretchers & frame for powder post beetle & termite damage (at least semi annually do an inspection...)
I seem to remember there was one conservator-framer on island...but didn't keep the info, you could check with Lyman: http://www.lymanmuseum.org/ or even the Bishop: http://www.bishopmuseum.org/research/conservation.html for any other help...