Cusworth Conservation Studio

Located in the center of historic Lambertville, New Jersey.
Just over the river from New Hope, PA., home of the Bucks County Impressionists, Lambertville has long been a mecca of Art and Antiques. The studio is on the 3rd Floor of "The Peoples Store" at 28 North Union Street. We are open Mondays through Fridays 9:30 - 6:00, Saturdays 10:00 - 3:00.

All paintings are given personal care by the conservator from examination through treatment.
By appointment only. (609)397-5441

Christyl Cusworth
Paintings Conservator

Following the code of ethics set forth by The American Institute of Conservation

Dedicated to maintaining the aesthetic and structural integrity of the paintings we use contemporary museum practices and reversible materials. Our linings are done with the vacuum hot table using BEVA 371 reversible adhesive on pure Belgian linen. Non-yellowing Paraloid resins are used as varnish. Torn and punctured areas are filled and sculpted with a reversible vinyl fill. Our invisible inpainting is achieved with high quality restoration colors. Although we specialize in oil paintings and murals we offer references for appraisals, framing and art dealers.
Old discolored varnish"> ">After cleaning

Natural resins yellow with time and distort original color. These varnishes can be removed with organic solvents.
This badly damaged wood panel can be repaired.

The flaking paint is consolidated and the negative areas filled with a removable white fill. The voids are then inpainted with reversible restoration colors that will not discolor over time.

SERVICES
Free consultation
Free verbal estimates
Insurance damage reports
Collection assessments and treatment proposals


Cusworth Conservation
28 North Union Street, 3rd Floor
By Appointment(609)397-5441