Appraisers and Conservators
The Maine Arts Commission serves artists, arts organizations, and arts educators throughout Maine with a range of resources. Please scroll down for our list of visual art conservators and appraisers.
The Maine Arts Commission does not recommend or endorse any particular conservator or conservation service. This list is for information purposes only.
Conservators
Maine
Art Conservation & Restoration - Blaikie Hiness44 Fluker StreetThomaston, ME, 04861207/776-2894moc.liamg@sserptoirtapnacirema Artifacts201 Ryder RoadFarmingdale, ME 04344207/828-0028ten.knilhtrae@rekamemarftraenifwww.artifactsmaine.com(conservation and restoration of antique giltwood picture frames and gilded objects. Replication of antique picture frames. Conservation-quality picture framing & preparatory services.)
Atelier Gilding and Framing28 Back Nippen RoadBuxton, ME 04093207/929-8822moc.sngisednoracaelehcim@elehcimhttp://www.micheleacarondesigns.com(frames and gilded objects)
Burleigh Electric390 US Route One, Unit 4Falmouth, ME 04105207/781-4747ten.iwg@cirtcelehgielrubhttp://www.burleighelectric.com/burleigh_electric,_inc_001.htm(lamp and light fixture repair)
Carlson Turner Books and Bindery241 Congress StreetPortland, ME 04101207/773-4200moc.skoobrenrutnoslrac@ofnihttp://www.carlsonturnerbooks.com
Conwell Conservation Services LLC4 MacMillan Dr.Brunswick, ME 04011423/255-5075moc.liamg@llewnocrednashttp://www.conwellconservation.com(Conservation of a wide variety of objects and sculpture; surveys; consulting)
East Point Conservation Studio14 Maine Street, #5Brunswick, ME 04011207/721-0088moc.noitavresnoctnioptsae@nojhttp://eastpointconservation.com/(historic furniture and wooden objects)
Fogg & Dalton Art Restoration33 Two Bridge RoadWiscasset, ME 04578-4616207/882-9805moc.liamg@notladdnaggofwww.fogganddalton.com(Restoration and Conservation of Paintings, Period Frames, Objects, and Antiques)
Great Works Painting RestorationMartha CoxPO Box 301Shapleigh, ME 04076207/636-2065ten.bbcitnalta@xoc.mwww.greatworksrestoration.com Molly O'Guinness CarlsonHead Tide Archaeological Conservation Laboratory35 Sheepscot Shores Road, Suite AWiscasset, Maine 04578207/882-9078 (h)207/687-6688 (c)moc.liamg@noslracoyllom Jeffrey Haste Book DesignP.O. Box 542Cumberland, ME 04021207/829-5038moc.skoobngisedi@hwffejhttp://www.idesignbooks.com/
John Leeke Preservation Consultant26 Higgins StreetPortland, ME 04103207/773-2306moc.skroWemoHcirotsiH@ekeeLnhoJwww.HistoricHomeWorks.com(historic building conservation and preservation: Conditions assessments, emergency response, project planning, problem solving, worker and staff training, maintenance programming, onsite and long-distance consulting via phone and online video. Service Area: all of Maine)
Neely Restoration Studio90 Bridge Street, # 405Westbrook, ME 04092-2992207/857-9015moc.rr.eniam@1yleenrwww.neelystudio.com(stained glass)
Phoenix Studio630 Forest AvenuePortland, ME 04101207/774-4154moc.oidutsxineohp@ofniwww.phoenixstudio.com(specializing in the conservation and restoration of stained glass since 1976)
Nina RayerRayer Fine Arts Conservation72 Brentwood StreetPortland, ME 04103-2508207/774-4874moc.liamg@noitavresnocreyar(conservation of works on paper, historic photographs and textiles) Rocky Mountain Quilts130 York StreetYork Village, ME 03909207/363-6800800/762-5940moc.stliuqniatnuomykcor@yestebwww.rockymountainquilts.com
Nina A. Roth-Wells LLCGeorgetown, ME 04548207/371-2427moc.em@sllewhtoraninten.iqn@1revirkcab
Strong Arm Bindery58 Fore Street, Bldg. 14Portland, ME 04101207/879-4672moc.liamg@yrednibmragnortswww.strongarmbindery.typepad.com(traditional hand bookbinding studio specializing in the conservation repair of antiquarian books, box-making and other protective enclosures, exhibit preparations and edition bindings. Services also include hot-stamp printing, letterpress and screen printing.)
Taggart Objects Conservation644 Five Islands RoadGeorgetown, ME 04548207/371-2099ten.iwg@traggatjwww.strongarmbindery.typepad.com
The Maine Project For Fine Art Conservation - Project MEAC142 High StreetPortland, ME 04101207/871-1678gro.caemtcejorp@ofnihttp://www.projectmeac.org(The only non-profit Fine Art Conservation Lab in the state of Maine)
Tony Castro & Company372 Intervale RoadNew Gloucester, Maine 04260207/926-5618moc.oohay@ynapmoc.ortsacynothttp://www.tonycastrocompany.com/(we specialize in the restoration and creation of works of art on plaster, wood, and canvas.)
Tuckerbrook Conservation LLC2498 Belfast RoadLincolnville, ME 04849207/763-3973ten.retawedit@yevrahsr(organic and inorganic collections, treatment of outdoor sculpture and monuments, museum consulting, storage, treatment of a wide range of three dimensional objects, education & consulting)
David Williams240 Red Bridge RoadEllsworth, ME 04605207/667-4591ten.aidaca@smailliwhttp://www.mainerestoration.com(the repair and restoration of antique furniture and wooden objects is my primary focus, but I have wide-ranging experience and I welcome inquiries about the repair and preservation of any object of age and beauty)
New England
American Marine Modeling20 Pleasant StreetGloucester, MA 01930978/281-1166moc.ledompihs@llawwww.shipmodel.com
Art Conservation Services, Inc.30 Ipswich StreetBoston, MA 02215 60 Oak Sq617/247-2757moc.notsobsecivresnoitavresnoctra@ofnihttp://www.artconservationservicesboston.com Deborah Bede Stillwater Textile Conservation Studio, LLC196 Old Warner RoadBradford, NH 03221603/938-2310moc.tenknoc@oidutsretawllitshttp://www.artconservationservicesboston.com Brown's River Marotti Co.One Allen Martin DriveEssex, VT 05451800/639-3027802/878-3335802/878-0932 Faxsu.ocmrb@ofniwww.brmco.us(historic documents)
Munters Corporation79 Monroe StreetPO Box 640Amesbury, MA 01913800/686-8377moc.sretnum@ofnihdhttp://www.munters.us(climate control)
Northeast Document Conservation Center100 Brickstone SquareAndover, MA 01810978/470-1010ghro.ccden@ccdenwww.nedcc.org(works on paper)
Straus Center for Conservation & Technical StudiesHarvard University Art Museums32 Quincy StreetCambridge, MA 02138617/495-2392am_ude.dravrah@suartshttp://www.harvardartmuseums.org/straus/(paintings, works on paper)
Williamstown Art Conservation Center227 South StreetWilliamstown, MA 01267413/458-5741gro.tranwotsmailliw@ccawwww.williamstowart.org(paintings, paper, furniture, frames, outdoor sculptures, objects)
New York
Textile Conservation Workshop, Inc.3 Main StreetSouth Salem, NY 10590914/763-5805ten.bewtseb@elitxetwww.textileconservationworkshop.org(conservation of rare, fragile, historic textiles)
Spicer Art Conservation, LLCArts Conservation of Objects, Textiles & Upholstery, Decorative & Ethnographic305 Clipp RoadDelmar, NY 12054518/765-2142 www.spicerart.com
United States
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts CCAHA264 South 23rd StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19103215/545-0613gro.ahacc@ahaccwww.ccaha.org
Additional references can be found through:
The American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works1156 15th Street NW, Ste. 320Washington, DC 20005202/452-9545noitavresnoc@ofni-us.orghttp://www.conservation-us.org/ The Maine Arts Commission does not recommend or endorse any particular conservator or conservation service. This list is for information purposes only.
Appraisers
Maine
Andrews & Andrews Auctioneers and Fine Art Appraisers71 Cross StreetNorthport, ME 04849207/338-1386moc.emkaertseulb@swerdna2www.andrewsandandrews.com(estate, insurance, and personal appraisals for general content, antique, and fine art)
A.E. Runge, Jr. Oriental Rugs108 Main StreetYarmouth, ME 04096207/846-9000moc.sguregnur@ofniwww.rungerugs.com(specialty old and antique rugs)
Art Appraisals of New England38 Groundnut Hill RoadCape Neddick, ME 03902moc.enslasiarppatra@dlowtwww.artappraisalsne.com(Personal Property qualified appraisals for Charitable Donation, Estate Planning, Insurance purposes. Entire collections or single item of fine art, paintings, sculpture, drawings, lithographs, and photography. Reports written and compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice 2013-2015.)
Aves AppraisalNew Harbor, ME & Shelburne Falls, MA(207) 888-1778; (413) 579-6839moc.lasiarppAsevA@drawdEwww.AvesAppraisal.comQualified, independent and unbiased personal property generalist, providing appraisals for Charitable Donation, Estate Planning and Estate Tax Settlement, Insurance purposes, Asset Management, Sale Estimates, and Non-Profit Consultation. Accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers. Appraisals of art, antiques, furniture, books, ceramics, firearms, sculpture, lighting, silver, general residential contents and much more. Reports written and compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Virtual and in-person valuation services throughout Maine and New England. Dennis J. Gleason Arts Appraisals 31 Townsend Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538(207) 633-6849 , (207) 446-6394 (mobile)moc.traenifnosaelg@ofnigleasonfineart.com(Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America, and USPAP-compliant, specializing in American Art of the 19th and 20thcenturies, with emphasis of the art of the Northeast, particularly Maine.)Desmond Fine Art Appraisal & Consulting2 Cottage LanePO Box 1235Rockport, ME 04856207/230-7124moc.traenifdnomsed@ojwww.desmondfineart.com(Appraisal of fine and decorative art for insurance scheduling, damage & loss claims, estate tax, estate planning, asset management, non-cash charitable donation. Consultation for collection management, conservation, restoration, archival framing.)
Thomaston Place Auction GalleriesPO Box 30051 Atlantic HighwayThomaston, ME 04861207/354-8141moc.vajak@lasiarppawww.thomastonauction.com(art, antiques, collectibles, coins and stamps, ephemera; verbal valuations through a free appraisal service every Tuesday at the galleries, in response to e-mail inquiries or during visits to clients’ locations to view their items; provide written insurance or written estate appraisals)
Tom Veilleux Gallery75 Market Street (Suite 104)Portland, ME 04101207/828-0784moc.xuellievmot@ofniwww.tomveilleux.com(specialty american paintings of the 19th and 20th centuries, excluding contemporary artists)
New York
Jan Andersen241 Central Park WestNew York, NY 10024212/595-3648moc.rr.cyn@nesrednanajmoc.secivrestraenifnesrednanaj@ofniwww.janandersenfineartservices.com(american and european paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture from 19th century to the present) Bernard & S. Dean Levy, Inc.24 East 84 StreetNew York, NY 10028212/628-7088moc.loa@cnildsbwww.levygalleries.com(american antique furniture, needlework pictures, american and china trade paintings, brass candlesticks, and english and chinese ceramics made for the american market.) Keno Auctions127 East 69th StreetNew York, NY 10021212/734-2381moc.snoitcuaonek@hgielwww.kenoauctions.com(american furniture, paintings and folk art. fine art and decorative art from the 18th through 20th centuries)
Additional references can be found through:
American Society of Appraisers555 Herndon Parkway, Suite 125Herndon, VA 20170800/272-8258703/478-2228gro.sresiarppa@ofniasahttp://www.appraisers.org/ASAHome.aspx Appraisers Association of America, Inc.386 Park Avenue South, Suite 2000New York, NY 10016(20th floor, Between 27th and 28th Streets)212/889-5404, x10 for general inquiriesgro.cossasresiarppa@aaahttp://www.appraisersassoc.org Cottone Auctions120 Court StreetGeneseo, NY 14454-1036585/243-1000Located just south of Rochester & East of Buffalomoc.snoitcuaenottoc@ofnihttp://www.cottoneauctions.com
Cottone Auctions, established in 1995, is actively seeking quality consignments: Fine Art, Oriental Rugs, Silver, Tiffany, Artglass/Artpottery, Native American, Folkart, Clocks, Stoneware, etc. We will handle single items or entire estates.
International Society of Appraisers737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2100Chicago, IL 60611312/981-6778asi@asi-appraisers.orghttp://www.isa-appraisers.org/ National Institute of Appraisers73450 Country Club Drive #181Palm Desert, CA 92260760/779-9736800/676-2148moc.loa@traainhttp://appraiseroffineart.com/ New England Appraisers Association5 Gill TerraceLudlow, VT 05149802/228-7444ten.sdt@44TLLwww.newenglandappraisers.net
The Maine Arts Commission does not recommend or endorse any particular conservator or conservation service. This list is for information purposes only.