Imaging, Non-Destructive and Low-Impact Examinations
The artLABOR®: Material Analyses on Art and Cultural Heritage of the Zentrale Restaurierungswerkstatt Berlin employs highly professional specialist technology in its work to ensure non-destructive examinations of furniture pieces.
The instrumental tests for material determination, damage analysis, or authenticity assessment can be carried out in a targeted manner thanks to the comprehensive equipment of the artLABOR®. Based on our many years of experience, our trained eye, and our extensive expertise in the field of restoration and conservation, we guarantee a detailed analysis and high quality.
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Examinations by the artLABOR®
The in-house artLABOR®: Material Analyses on Art and Cultural Heritage of the Zentrale Restaurierungswerkstatt Berlin enables the conservator to conduct a variety of examinations. During a general preliminary examination by a qualified conservator, an initial visualization is carried out, which is supported by a technological examination, so that the restoration workshop ZRW Berlin can compile important aspects regarding the production and history of an antique piece of furniture, artwork, or wooden object. A non-destructive, low-impact, and imaging examination is ensured by two in-house spectrometers as well as through collaboration with other specialist laboratories.
Material Analyses for the Preservation of Art and Cultural Heritage
For the work of a conservator, condition examination and damage analysis are of central importance. The specialist knowledge and experience of ZRW Berlin flow into this procedure we offer, which receives valuable support through low-impact and scientific analytical methods such as spectroscopic examination. From this, we can carry out precise material determination and further damage analysis. These form the basis for identifying causes of damage and further measures for preventive conservation. On this basis, we as ZRW develop a detailed restoration concept that meets your individual expectations.
Our Spectrometers
For non-destructive and contact-free identification of materials and substances, we at ZRW Berlin rely on Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR spectroscopy or FT-IR spectroscopy for short).
The execution of a conservation condition examination can be ensured with mobile UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy. Materials and formulations can thus be clearly determined and used for further restoration.
Obtain individual quotation
Are you in possession of a damaged piece of furniture or artifact? Then please feel free to contact us and obtain an individual quotation. We possess a broadly diversified range of services, from thorough visual examination to precise damage analysis to the development of a comprehensive restoration concept. Everything will be discussed with you in detail and tailored to your requirements, so that an optimal and high-quality result is achieved in the end. We look forward to hearing from you.
Mon. to Fri. 09:00 – 18:00
Appointments by arrangement!
Restoration Workshop | artLABOR®
Phone +49 (0)30 - 25 291 910
Mobile: +49 (0)151 - 1976 0000
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Philipp H. Westebbe: Qualified Conservator in Berlin & Brandenburg
As founder and owner of the Zentrale Restaurierungswerkstatt Berlin, Philipp H. Westebbe can draw on extensive knowledge and experience. As a qualified conservator (Univ.) and trained cabinetmaker, professional furniture restoration and wood restoration have become a matter close to his heart. His competence comes particularly to the fore in his excellently equipped restoration workshop. His person combines very good scientific and art-historical knowledge with artistic sensitivity and expert material knowledge. The knowledge of historical techniques and constructions can be profitably and purposefully applied to the daily work of restoring your piece of furniture.
Philipp H. Westebbe possesses these qualifications:
- Qualified Conservator (Univ.)
- Deutsches Museum
- Rathgen Research Laboratory
- Preventive Conservation (Georgia)
- Prospective Conservation Scientist: ongoing doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) under Prof. Dr.-Ing. Claudia Fleck in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (TU Berlin)