Oliver Brothers

Specialties

Oliver Brothers is the oldest art restoration and conservation firm in the United States, est. in 1850.

Paintings– Cleaning, repair of tears, cracks and holes; consolidation of lifting and flaking paint; relining; replacement of missing paint; expert reconstruction of missing areas; re-​stretching of canvases.

Works on paper– Cleaning; removal of foxing and staining; lining; mounting; de-​acidification; Acid free re-​matting.

Frames– Cleaning, repair of broken pieces, conservation /​restoration of original gilded surfaces; re-​gilding and antiquing; joining and re-​inforcing damaged corners.

Murals and Wall paintings– Cleaning, repair of tears, consolidation of lifting and flaking paint; replacement of missing paint; expert reconstruction of missing areas.

Icons– Cleaning, consolidation, repair of split panels, re-​gilding of damaged areas; replacement of missing paint.

Objects– Sculptures and other three-​dimensional objects

History

Established in 1850.

Oliver Brothers is the oldest fine art restoration firm in the United States. We have been the leading fine art restoration company in the United States for the past one hundred and sixty years. From our beginnings in New York City in 1850’s until today, we have help preserve, restore and conserve numerous works of art.

We perform museum quality art restoration and conservation on paintings, works on paper, antique and contemporary picture frames, gilded objects, icons, murals, and sculpture for private collectors, museums, art dealers, auction houses, galleries, corporations, universities, historical societies, libraries, insurance companies, architects and interior designers.

Oliver Brothers is able to assist with all aspects of your insurance claim regardless if your artwork is covered by a fine art insurance policy or under the contents portion of your homeowners or renters insurance policy.

Meet the Business Owner

Greg B.

Business Owner

Greg Bishop has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Arts. He is an owner of both Oliver Brothers Art Restoration and Oliver Brothers Custom Framing. Throughout his 25 year career in the visual arts, he has acquired an extensive knowledge of picture framing, art history, fine art conservation and the creation of fine art.