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PAINT RESEARCH
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CRICK SMITH CONSERVATION
Institute for Research & Conservation of Historic Decoration
University of Lincoln, Lincoln LN6 7TS
Tel 01522 835051 or 01522 835055
Email
INTERIORS CONSULTANTS AND CONSERVATORS
: Architectural paint analysts
and consultant conservators of historic decorative interiors. Established
in 1996 the consultancy undertakes paint research on historic properties
to achieve a better understanding of buildings or for informing future
decoration. The company’s portfolio includes buildings such as St Pancras
Chambers, Kew Palace and Osborne House, historic A5 milestones and
Clay Mills pumping station. Crick Smith has a uniquely experienced team
of conservators offering advice and applied treatments for a range of
materials to include gilded surfaces, tiles, wallpaper and painted surfaces.
See also: display entry above.
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HELEN HUGHES HISTORIC INTERIORS RESEARCH &
CONSERVATION
5 Fulbrook Mews, London N19 5EN
Tel 020 7263 5916 Mobile 07917 070119
Email
ARCHITECTURAL PAINT RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT
: Helen
Hughes – Historic Interiors Research & Conservation (HIRC) has vast
experience of providing a clear understanding of the decorative history
of historic interiors and architectural structures by combining hands-on
building investigation, documentary investigation and paint analysis.
Research programmes are tailored to meet specific projects requirements
and deadlines. Research findings may be presented to clients in PowerPoint
format as well as fully illustrated jargon-free reports with coloured elevations
depicting successive historic schemes. Conservation plans, conservation
option proposals, conservation specifications and redecoration
programmes can be devised based on the findings of the preliminary
research. Helen Hughes is a fully accredited Icon conservator/restorer.
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HIRST CONSERVATION
Head office – Laughton, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 0HE
Tel 01529 497517
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London office – 75 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EL
Tel 0800 068 5418
Email
ARCHITECTURAL PAINT RESEARCH OF HISTORIC PAINTED DECORATION AND
FINISHES
: See also: display entry on the inside front cover and profile entry
in Mortars & Renders, page 146.
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LISA OESTREICHER
Esher Lodge, Chaucer Road, Bath, Somerset BA2 4QY
Tel 01225 466374 Mobile 07809 014939
Email
ARCHITECTURAL PAINT RESEARCH
: Lisa Oestreicher provides a full range
of analytical skills and techniques for the study of paint and decorative
finishes within historic buildings. These include the identification
of pigments and media as well as archival research. Full reports are
prepared to provide a detailed insight into the historical development of
interior and exterior schemes, for documentation purposes, conservation
or accurate restoration. Assistance can also be given in the design and
implementation of historically informed interior decoration schemes.
Past clients include the National Trust, Victoria & Albert Museum,
architects, conservators and owners. See also: display entry above and
Imitation Timber Graining in the 18th and 19th Centuries, page 161.
LISA OESTREICHER
ARCH I T ECTURA L PA I NT R E S E ARCH
V&A trained specialist in the
investig ation and analysis of
hi s t o r ic p a i n t e d d e co r ation
and other decorative finishes
Detailed reports produced to
enable informed decisions for
conservation, restoration and
archaeological documentation
Paint research and analysis
Site investigations
Colour scheme consultancy
Archival research
Esher Lodge, Chaucer Road, Bath BA2 4QY
Studio: 01225 466374
Office: 01747 871717
Mobile: 07809 014939
Paint research
and analysis
Historic interiors
consultancy
Environmental and
condition surveying
Applied conservation
treatments and full
decorative reinstatements
Conservators of historic
objects, monuments
and artefacts
Full project management.
PROVIDING A COMPLETE
CONSERVATION SERVICE
FROM INITIAL SURVEY TO
AUTHENTIC RECREATION
Phone:
01522 895051 / 835051
Fax:
01522 895119
Email:
Web:
Follow us on Twitter @CrickSmithUoL
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