restoration of ceramic art and antiquities
restoration of ceramic
art and antiquities
thermoluminescence testing
Andy Goldschmidt
P.O. Box 1812
Corrales, NM 87048
phone: (505) 898-2728
fax: (505) 899-2976
email:
agoldschmidt@earthlink.net
"I have been fascinated
by clay since early childhood and have been a potter and ceramic sculptor for
many years, a craft which has inevitably led me to explore what
other potters have done through the ages. That is how I became
interested in the preservation and restoration of ethnographic
ceramics. Since living in the southwestern US I have been specializing
in restoration of American Indian pottery, prehistoric, historic
and contemporary. I also have extensive experience on restoration
of Pre-Columbian, African and Asian ceramic antiquities.
When a ceramic object
arrives in my studio for restoration, the task can vary from simple
cleaning and gluing to major reconstruction of missing areas and
concealment of cracks. The degree of restoration is at the option
of the client. I use only reversible bonding materials, fillers
and paints that will not deleteriously affect the surface of undamaged
areas surrounding the repair, the aim being to recapture the visual
integrity of the object, yet with an eye to the future when another
conservator might want to handle the object differently".
...before
and after...
Estimates:
I can give you an approximate
estimate (plus or minus 20%) for the restoration of your collectable
ceramic item from detailed photos plus a description of the item
and restoration desired. Please include in the description the
size and provenance of your piece.
Acceptance Policy:
Upon receipt of your collectable,
it will be studied and a written estimate and receipt of the item
will be forthcoming promptly. The restoration will begin following
receipt of your authorization and deposit of 50% of the estimate.
The completed items will be shipped to you by your choice of carrier
and shipping costs will be added to your final statement.
Links:
AntiqueResources.com Resource for antique and collectible news, how-to articles, product reviews, and downloads of special interest to collectors, dealers, auctioneers and historians.
Arthema THE site for Art, Antiques & Collectables
Caddo Trading Company Specializing in: Mounbuilder Indian Art
IndianTraders.com A Directory Guide to Native American and Western Art
Maloney's Antiques & Collectibles Resource Directory
Native American Traders The finest Native American Indian art including Hopi Kachina dolls, Baskets, Pottery, Weavings, Kachinas, Katsina, prehistoric pottery, paintings, Koshari, southwest artifacts, Navajo rugs and collectibles.
Rainmaker Trading in Fine Native American Art and Artifacts
Southwest Tradewinds Fine Indian and Western Collectables
Swappers And Collectors Search engines, 1000's sites & collectors listed, auctions, forums, banner exchange network...
TNEICNA Pottery One-of-a-kind trademarked pottery and effigy figures, dedicated to ancient Native American cultures of the Mississippi River valley; the Quapaw, Caddo, Chickasaw, Choctaw and Osage.
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