When I was looking for a business to frame some pieces of art I had purchased, Anga caught my eye…read morebecause it also advertised restoration, which may come in handy, you never know. As it so happened I ordered a Thomas McKnight piece from Etsy and the owner/shipper put the art in a soft sided UPS box so the art showed up damaged. Luckily this is right up Anga's alley. Not only was I able to get it framed, I also had a valuable piece that I didn't want to send back, restored. All at a very reasonable price I may add.

I brought them a very valuable modernist acrylic painting that had been damaged in a recent move…read more They were able to do a remarkable job repairing the painting, and framed it for me in a really stunning frame; all within a week or so.

My house cleaners broke a very precious heirloom of mine from my late mother. I was heartbroken…read moreand took it to Ardenia Capannelli at Conserve Fine Art. I could have cried when we picked it up from Ardenia...it looked perfect; even BETTER than before it broke. I am so thrilled with her work and grateful to have this very special figurine whole again. I would recommend Conserve Fine Art to everyone! Beautiful work.

Great find- a little gem with nice antique art. Open by chance or by appointment.read more

Our home was destroyed almost three years ago due to an enormous amount of water intrusion and…read moremold, forcing us into temporary housing. All of our property has been in storage since we quickly vacated, and we do not know what was impacted by the water intrusion and mold, or what needs to be cleaned, restored, or destroyed. It is arguably the most stressful situation I have ever experienced. We have been forced to deal many vendors during this process, most of which looked for the easiest way to get the job done, cutting corners and providing horrible customer service. This was not the case with Katya. We reached out to Katya to help restore an original painting that was on a wall impacted by water and mold. She is a breath of fresh air. Her professionalism, passion for art, thoroughness and detailed process in restoring an important chapter in my life, is deeply appreciated! For all of you art lovers, history buffs and those who love the emotions of art, if you need any of your important pieces of your collection cleaned or restored, I highly recommend Katya! Not only was Katya amazing at bringing my painting back to its original beauty, she has an amazing character and is a true pleasure to work with. Her process was seamless, she explained everything in detail, and delivered everything she promised. Thank you, Katya! I truly appreciate you!

Katya did an amazing job restoring an 1880s painting that I'd brought to her that had received some…read moredamage during shipping. Her work is flawless, from the detail that she puts into the piece to explaining what steps she took. The whole process was so smooth and quick and stress free. I highly recommend her work and plan to use her services again in the future.

Subject: Response to Your False Statements & Continued Demand for Compensation for Damage to My…read moreJohn Leslie Breck Painting Mr. Haskins, I am writing in direct response to your recent false statements regarding the severe damage caused to my John Leslie Breck (1860-1899) painting by your conservator, Virginia Pannizzon, in February 2022 at Fine Art Conservation Laboratories (FACL). Your attempt to deflect responsibility and dismiss my well-documented concerns as "false authentication" is both unprofessional and demonstrably untrue. First and foremost, neither you, Virginia Pannizzon, nor anyone at FACL are recognized experts on John Leslie Breck or his works. You are in no position to declare my painting or its signature "fake," particularly when Bonhams Los Angeles--one of the most reputable auction houses--had already placed an initial auction estimate on my painting before it was brought to your facility. Bonhams' willingness to assign an estimate indicates that they considered the painting to be authentic. However, due to the irreversible damage inflicted upon my painting by your conservator, Bonhams and other auction houses will now likely refuse to list the work. Furthermore, you state that my painting was "not damaged at all," yet I have photographic before and after proof documenting the drastic alterations made to the painting under Virginia Pannizzon's care. These include: 1. Significant paint loss on the right side of the painting, particularly in the dark tree canopy and vegetation, which was stripped away due to Virginia's careless, heavy-handed varnish removal process. 2. Destruction of the artist's original signature and date, which were nearly obliterated. The crude and unethical attempt to repaint the signature is inaccurate in both form and color, making the damage even more apparent. 3. A condition report from Virginia herself, in which she acknowledges that damage occurred under her care. I have this document in my possession, further proving that you are knowingly providing false information in your statements. Despite the overwhelming evidence of your facility's negligence, you continue to evade responsibility and even go so far as to call me delusional. This is not only insulting but highlights your complete lack of professionalism, accountability and contempt for your client for calling out your very poor business practices. It is disgraceful that your company refuses to disclose its insurance provider, forcing me to take legal action to obtain this information. Your employee, Gina, has outright stated that I must hire a lawyer to determine your insurance carrier, further demonstrating FACL's hubris and refusal to be held accountable for its reckless art conservation practices. Given the extensive evidence I have provided, I once again demand full financial compensation for the irreversible damage caused to my painting. If you continue to deny responsibility, I will escalate this matter through legal channels, insurance claims, and more public awareness, ensuring that your unethical business practices are exposed. I expect a formal written response addressing this matter by March 21, 2025. Failure to do so will confirm your unwillingness to engage in a professional resolution, and I will pursue all necessary legal actions against Fine Art Conservation Laboratories, Inc.

An Elite and very experienced restoration company. have also had paintings restored as well.read more

I recently purchased a beautiful 19th century oil painting on ebay that arrived damaged due to poor…read morepackaging. I was completely distraught. As I was about to begin the return process, I decided to reach out to Alina instead and see about getting it repaired. She responded immediately with an estimate. It's now 2 weeks later and my painting looks flawless. She did an amazing job and had good communication throughout the process. As someone that collects antique paintings, I wish I had met her sooner. Highly recommend!

Alina fixed our favorite vase in only a couple hours and it looks perfect. Very responsive and…read moreincredibly nice and talented!

I absolutely loved the creators of the gallery. I was sad to find out that they would have to move,…read morebut at that time I was able to purchase a lovely illustration from a Fancy Nancy book series. I ADORE it once Chemers is settled in their new location, I'll be there.

Sometimes it's not just the framing! The word "Gallery"…read moredescribes a place for exhibiting and selling art but really it's so much more. For me it's the experience - the time spent looking, studying, and simply browsing a collection is worth gold to me. Chemers Gallery in Tustin is that place that offers that whole experience. Every time I go in there, which I admit isn't near often enough but probably more than some, I delight in "finds". I have a fairly decent collection of artwork and it's not confined to paintings. I've ceramics, sculptures, glasswork, pottery, photographs, and a few weird pieces of found object works as well. Quite a few of those pieces have come from this jewel of a gallery so close to home. The owner Karen, and her friendly staff have always allowed me the luxury to simply roam. I have to walk through numerous times to take everything in. I get distracted by one or two pieces and then turn around and find something else completely unexpected. And, it becomes mine. I love this place!! I am a retired healthcare designer and Chemers was the art consultant on a few of our firms healthcare projects. What I enjoyed was the chosen works were always different from the predictable works too often seen in healthcare spaces and, they always complimented the concepts of our interiors. I also love the shows and exhibitions they often host here. Often soliciting works from local artists, craftspeople, and even foodies, these "pop-up" shows are always good for gifts, wearables, and sometimes taste-ables! And if I'm lucky, I often walk away with a new piece! I always look forward to stopping in on these shows and could spend an hour or more perusing. Do yourself a favor and visit this gallery - oh, and of course, don't forget, they also do excellent framing!!

Excellent Fine Art Remediation…read more After the Palisades fire, I hired Kamila Korbela and her team of skilled art restorers to remove the ash and lead dust from my extensive and varied art collection. They cleaned and restored each piece with extraordinary care and skill. The team was professional, efficient, and accommodating. It was an absolute pleasure to work with them. I recommend them highly for any type of art cleaning and restoration. Kamila Korbela - LA Art Labs (858) 257-8730 kamila@laartlabs.com https://laartlabs.com/

After a very large scare with a family painting, I finally found Kamila and LA Art Labs. What an…read moreincredible experience to work with her. She really saved us and in a friendly and reasonable experience. Her passion for proper conservation is self-evident. I would trust her with any piece of art in our collection. Thank you so much Kamila!

Clifford restored a 1932 4 poster bed - restraining the headboard and repairing the posts that were…read morebroken he did a great job. He's a nice guy and I felt reasonable for his detail to work. I would definitely use again

Fantstic work, and quickk too. I'm so happy to have my trays fixed up. Would highly recommend and…read morewill come back for future restorations. Thank you!