Blaikie Hines, Art Conservator

Blaikie Hines, Art Conservator Call or email for a free estimate! Phone- (207) 776-2894
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With more than 45 years in private practice, Hines has extensive experience in art restoration of oil paintings, frames and sculptures. Throughout his career he has worked with leading museums and auction houses, and his restorations can be found at galleries, museums, historical societies and private residences throughout New England.

Paintings need to be cleaned at least once a century. This one waited for 120 years.
02/22/2021

Paintings need to be cleaned at least once a century. This one waited for 120 years.

Mid 19th century landscape. Partial cleaning of 150 years of dirt and grime
08/18/2020

Mid 19th century landscape. Partial cleaning of 150 years of dirt and grime

1587 (433 years ago) oil portrait on mahogany - Art Restoration by Blaikie Hines. Amazing how photographic it is. This p...
03/10/2020

1587 (433 years ago) oil portrait on mahogany - Art Restoration by Blaikie Hines. Amazing how photographic it is. This painting was last cleaned about 120 years ago. She lives!

12/27/2018

110-year-old beach scene obscured by more than a century of grime.

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Robert Emmett Owen (1878-1957) Top half cleaned of about 70 years of dirt and grime.
11/09/2018

Robert Emmett Owen (1878-1957) Top half cleaned of about 70 years of dirt and grime.

This is what 100 years of dirty looks like. The top half is cleaned. What a difference.
11/05/2018

This is what 100 years of dirty looks like. The top half is cleaned. What a difference.

1860's flaking portrait restoration from Geary Gallery, Darien, CT. Hint. If an old portrait appears cloudy it is becaus...
03/30/2018

1860's flaking portrait restoration from Geary Gallery, Darien, CT. Hint. If an old portrait appears cloudy it is because it was cleaned with soap. The soap was never completely cleared and thus became a gray film. Think of of ring around the tub.

03/05/2018
Oh the possibilities when one has the faith that all will work out and to realize that nothing is impossible with God. R...
03/01/2018

Oh the possibilities when one has the faith that all will work out and to realize that nothing is impossible with God. Restoration for Geary Gallery and Accent Restoration, Darien CT.

Most people think that paintings this damaged should be thrown away. I don't. I have never met a painting ready for the ...
08/16/2016

Most people think that paintings this damaged should be thrown away. I don't. I have never met a painting ready for the garbage can. Ever.

Martin Aagaard (1863-1913). This is what 100 years of dirt and grime look like
07/28/2016

Martin Aagaard (1863-1913). This is what 100 years of dirt and grime look like

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