Restorations

In its restoration workshops, the CICRP receives works from public collections of graphic art and paintings on all supports. It also welcomes three-dimensional works. These works are entrusted with independent restorers selected by the contracting authorities in accordance with procedures set forth in the Code du Patrimoine (French legislation on cultural heritage) and with specific guidelines issued by cultural heritage officials.

A restorer at the CICRP
(Photo: Nathalie Jouan)

The CICRP guarantees the best possible working and conservation conditions by making its workshops and their specialised equipment available to contracting authorities and restorers (see the list of equipment). It provides administrative, scientific and technical assistance to contracting authorities for the definition and preparation of operations related to the restoration process itself, the loan periods for works received on its premises and the participation of restorers. The CICRP takes charge of their reception and the organisation of their work on site. An agreement concluded between the contracting authority and the CICRP as well as a second agreement between the CICRP and the restorer describe these procedures.

The CICRP coordinates all operations (creation of files of scientific images, scientific studies or preventive conservation) required for the specific works received in association with the contracting authority and the restorer.

In collaboration with the various partners involved in the restoration project, it brings together all documents related to the history of the work.
The CICRP defines all the phases of the restoration project including the work meetings.
At the completion of work, it submits a full report to the contracting authority including in particular the scientific images produced, the scientific reports and an overview of the restoration work accomplished.

As part of its “Let's talk about it!” series, each year the CICRP organises conferences and seminars on scientific, technical or ethical issues raised in the restoration of art works. View the list of these events on the Let's talk about it! page

A conservator exercises supervisory authority over all restoration activities. Another individual is in charge of administrative and financial coordination. A workshop steward and a technician ensure that all workshop activities proceed smoothly.

Page last updated on 3 July 2008.

CICRP – Centre Interrégional de Conservation et Restauration du Patrimoine
Groupement d'Intérêt Public à Caractère Culturel
21, rue Guibal, F-13003 Marseille FRANCE