Conservation

Our team provides conservation treatments for sculptures and precious objects in metal, wood, stone, glass, textiles and resin/composites.  While our primary focus is on sculpture, our conservators perform restorations on oil, acrylic and mixed media paintings on any substrate.  When appropriate, we collaborate with conservation labs and material scientists.  

  • Conservation treatments both in studio and on-site.

  • Condition reports for insurance claims, sales and purchases.

  • Maintenance protocol and treatment/care guides.

  • Annual maintenance and restoration of outdoor sculpture and objects.

Fabrication

Working directly with artists studios and foundations, we provide innovative and creative fabrication solutions.  Our team of expert fabricators understand the inherent sensitivities of producing art.  David Irving Studio offers our clients the full spectrum of fabrication services, including design, implementation and installation.  We pride ourselves on patience, efficiency and precision.

  • Fabrication services for artists designing works in metal, wood, stone, glass, textiles and resin/polymers.

  • Innovative surface treatments including custom finishes including patina, paint and protective lacquer coatings.

  • Plinths, mounts and custom artwork displays.

  • Art installation: structural support systems and suspension rigs.

  • Fabrication of shipping cradles for large scale sculptural works.

Architectural

Collaborating with businesses and private residences, we provide restoration and fabrication services for architectural details. Whether you wish to renew and revive your existing finishes, modernize your details with a new aesthetic, OR completely redesign their look and feel, David Irving Studio has you covered.

  • Finishing and custom coloration of metal surface(s); specializing in hot/cold patination of all metals.

  • Restoration of existing worn/damaged surfaces; precision color matching assuring aesthetically cohesive repair(s).

  • Repair of cracked/broken metal joints/objects; precision TIG welding and refinishing.

  • Refinishing of old/outdated surface finishes; transformation of existing surface finish: brushed, polished, directional and nondirectional.

  • Removal and replacement of worn/damaged architectural details.