Providing restoration, conservation and consultation for art galleries, private, institutional and corporate clients.
OUR SERVICES
No task is too daunting. We prefer to meet our clients at our studio, but we are always available to assess collections on your premises if so required. All work is thoroughly assessed, a detailed conservation report and quotation is provided to all clients before commencement of work.
Artworks on Paper
We specialise in the conservation treatment of a wide range of art on paper: Watercolours, Pastels, Acrylics, Gouaches, Drawings, Documents, Manuscripts and all types of prints. We treat damage on paper such as stains, foxing and water tides, removal of harmful backings like wood and acidic boards, de-acidification, repairs to tears and the placement of inserts to fill losses, Japanese tissue lining, crease removal and flattening, and selective in-painting.
Books
Fine bookbinding , restoration and repair on First and other Editions, Family Bibles, Cookbooks, Modern and Antiquarian bindings . We work with all materials including Cloth, Paper, Leather and Velum. Treatments include hinge and spine repair, paper tear repair, replacement of end leaves and paste downs. We discuss the level of repair required and consider the clients need when assessing the damage on books. Some books can survive with minimal intervention but for some a complete restoration would be suggested, which may include total rebinding. Custom archival enclosures can be requested for the longevity of the books.
Photographs
We offer conservation treatment on a wide range of modern and historic photographic works. Common treatments include flattening of photographs, dry surface cleaning, removal of mold, removal of adhesive tapes and acidic mounts, aqueous treatment to reduce acidity, discoloration and stains; mending of tears filling in lost areas. We also offer digital restoration on all photographic works.
Enclosures
Protecting the restored works or books, we make archival customised enclosures for Artworks, Books and Objects.
Consultation
We offer consultation on the conservation of collections.
Vault Research is an independent art advisory established by Phillippa Duncan to assist private, corporate and museum clients with their art. The art world is often complicated and our role is to open doors for collectors while assisting them to build and manage significant collections.
Aleyya Saaiman is a fresh face in the South African conservation field working primarily in Ceramic conservation, with a background in flat paper and metal conservation . She works in partnership with DK Conservators from their studio in Wynberg.
OUR WORK
All work is documented before and after completion for our records and possible requests for clients. More examples of our work can be viewed on out Facebook and Instagram pages.
All works are treated with confidentiality and are published with the consent of the client.
OUR TEAM
We have a very diverse team that contributes to the sharing of experiences and knowledge. We pride ourselves in working in a calm enviroment with a harmonious team spirit.
Keith Seaford
Director
Jessye Seaford
Flat Paper
Jamie Seaford
Flat Paper
Anthany Mbele
Books
Stephanus Le Roux
Books/Flat Paper
Sarah-Jane
Office Administrator
James Dunlop
Books
Kay-Dee Wolmarans
Studio Assistant
SOME of OUR CLIENTS
Working closely with the leading industry professionals, we have built a trusting relationship with out clients.
CONTACT US
We always welcome a friendly visit to our studio. Please don't hesitate to contact us.
OUR STUDIO
9 Cornwall Place
Kenilworth/Wynberg
Cape Town
7800
South Africa