Oil Painting Cleaning

I have a cherished oil by mt grandmother that really needs a good cleaning. Any thoughts about where in Louisville I should take it?

Gary,
I have a document from the 1600s that I wanted to have cleaned and preserved - I ended up taking it to the Kentucky Document Preservation Laboratory in Frankfort. I don't know if they clean paintings as well, but it may be a good resource for a referral. There is also a good restoration company in Oberlin, Ohio that restored the large altar piece that the Louisville Catholic Diocese has on loan to the Speed. You can probably Google and find it.

I have a cherished oil by mt grandmother that really needs a good cleaning. Any thoughts about where in Louisville I should take it?

TP's suggestions sound good. However, I would also suggest calling the Speed Museum and asking a curator for suggestions.

Thnaks TP I will give them a call.
Steve, a couple years ago when I thought about doing this (what! me procrastinate?) I called The Speed and didn't get very far- perhaps I'll try again.

I think TP is referring to the McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory. http://www.mckaylodge.com/ The Speed has used them quite a bit.

My boyfriend worked at Framemakers for 20+ years, eventually owning his own gallery and has cleaned oil paintings professionally for years. He said he would be happy to clean it for you for a very reasonable price. Just call me at 296.6922 and I will hook you up!

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