CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION
Artist: François Duquesnoy (Flemish, 1594–1643)
Title: Moses striking water from the rock.
Medium: Terracotta relief
Restoration & Conservation by Doctor Arts Inc.
Eduardo Czarnecki
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Restoration and Conservation of Ancient Terracotta
Professional Preservation of Historic Terracotta Artworks
At Doctor Arts Inc., we specialize in the restoration and conservation of ancient terracotta pieces, including sculptures, reliefs, archaeological fragments, and decorative art from diverse cultures and historical periods. Each treatment is guided by strict conservation ethics and scientific methodology, ensuring the authenticity, integrity, and cultural value of the object are preserved.
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🦣 Restoration and Conservation of Mammoth & Mastodon Tusks
Specialized Fossil Preservation Services
At Doctor Arts Inc., we provide expert restoration and conservation of fossilized tusks from the Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) and the American Mastodon (Mammut americanum). Our process integrates paleontological expertise with museum-grade conservation practices, ensuring each specimen’s structural stability, historical integrity, and visual coherence.
🔍 Our Services Include
⚪ Technical Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation to detect structural damage, including cracks, delamination, mineral degradation, and internal weaknesses.
⚪Specialized Cleaning
Controlled mechanical and chemical cleaning methods adapted for fossilized ivory, preserving original texture and patina.
⚪ Internal Structural Consolidation
Stabilization using reversible, conservation-grade resins to reinforce the tusk's core without compromising authenticity.
⚪Fragment Reintegration
Reconstruction of missing or damaged areas using scientifically neutral materials, distinguishable upon analysis and consistent with the original aesthetic.
⚪ Finishing
Application of environmental barriers to safeguard against humidity, temperature changes, and handling-related deterioration.
🛡️ Conservation Standards
All treatments are performed using pH-neutral, non-invasive, and fully reversible materials, in accordance with international museum conservation protocols. Our approach respects each specimen’s scientific, historical, and cultural significance while ensuring its long-term preservation.
Preserving ancient legacies with precision, care, and respect.