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[oldwhy]

SO sorry, but could somebody give me the contact information for the two comic art restorers that were mentioned here before? Tried searching the postings, but without luck. Thanks so much!

 

Edited November 22, 2018 by oldwhy

[Rick2you2]

One of them is Robert Dennis, who I have used. Excellent.

http://www.agraphicstateofmind.com/comic_art_restoration_services.html

[alxjhnsn]

In the many threads on paper conservation, the names that recur the most were:

 

• Robert Dennis 
  • agraphicstateofmind@verizon.net
  • http://www.agraphicstateofmind.com/ 
  • http://www.agraphicstateofmind.com/comic_art_restoration_service.html 
• Gordon Christman
  • ggc2k@hotmail.com
  • Gordon doesn't seem to have a web presence, but his snail mail address and phone number are:
    • GORDON G. CHRISTMAN 
    • RESTORATION & CONSERVATION 
    • 330 SOUTH HORNE STREET #L 
    • OCEANSIDE CA 92054 
    • TEL:  760 439 7970
    • CEL:  760 458 2290

• Tracy Heft - Eclipse Paper 
  •  
  • trace@eclipsepaper.com
  • http://www.eclipsepaper.com

I would add that most major museums know of paper conservators. You might want to contact someone at a local museum and see if there is a conservator close to you.

 

[oldwhy]

Thanks so much!

[The Voord]

On ‎11‎/‎22‎/‎2018 at 11:17 PM, alxjhnsn said:

I would add that most major museums know of paper conservators. You might want to contact someone at a local museum and see if there is a conservator close to you.

 

Yeah, my local museum in Liverpool (UK) has a paper conservator that I've used on a Movie Poster original artwork restoration project.  The good thing is that he's nearby and I can discuss with him in person the options available and listen to expert advice/recommendations on the way forward.

[alxjhnsn]

That's exactly why I add this comment. The three people named are excellent, but there's likely someone local who is as well and if you are shipping valuable art, local is nice.

[Peter L]

Does anyone know if any of these restorers can repair tears in paper?  I have an old poster that I would like repaired.

[The Voord]

2 hours ago, Peter L said:

Does anyone know if any of these restorers can repair tears in paper?  I have an old poster that I would like repaired.

Any good paper conservator would have no problem doing so.

[aokartman]

21 hours ago, Peter L said:

Does anyone know if any of these restorers can repair tears in paper?  I have an old poster that I would like repaired.

If it is a "blind" tear (practically invisible) with no paper loss, I have, in the past, used Filmoplast library tape on the back for an archival common tear, unless you have a piece that is worth tens of thousands of dollars.  David

 

[alxjhnsn]

Robert Dennis and the rest can all handle tears. Even missing paper can often be repaired.

[BCarter27]

Just wanted to give some kudos to Gordon Christman for "liberating" a piece from the foamcore which it had been dry-mounted on since the 80s. His communication was great, price was more than reasonable, and turnaround was prompt. Your art is in good hands!

[vodou]

37 minutes ago, BCarter27 said:

Just wanted to give some kudos to Gordon Christman for "liberating" a piece from the foamcore which it had been dry-mounted on since the 80s. His communication was great, price was more than reasonable, and turnaround was prompt. Your art is in good hands!

Drymounted...wow...that's cool. DM is the kiss of death in the print and movie poster worlds.

[BCarter27]

37 minutes ago, vodou said:

movie poster

I think Gordon travels in those circles frequently as well.