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\n Analysis by our artLABOR\u00ae <\/div>\n
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\n Imaging, Non-Destructive and Low-Impact Examinations <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]The artLABOR\u00ae: 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.<\/p>\n

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\u00ae. 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.[\/vc_column_text]

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<\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]The in-house artLABOR\u00ae: 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.[\/vc_column_text]
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General Examination<\/div>\n \n
This examination is carried out as follows:<\/p>\n

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Another major field is the UV\/Vis\/NIR spectrometer & FT-IR spectrometer:<\/p>\n

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Use of a microscopic examination with material determination including authenticity assessment, dating, and provenance determination.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/a> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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\n Material Analyses for the Preservation of Art and Cultural Heritage <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
<\/div>[vc_column_text]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.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]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).<\/p>\n

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.[\/vc_column_text]

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<\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]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.[\/vc_column_text]
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Mon. to Fri. 09:00 \u2013 18:00
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