SPRL KERAT –Restoration of paintings – sculptures – objects of art Studio and activities The examination of the conditions of your work of art is a specialty that is our professional skill. We examine works of art , we make a detailed plan of restoration, offer a quotation of the overall costs and execute the restoration. We like to agree with you on the term and final cost of the finished work. We make a thorough file with pictures of the process of the restoration. This is very useful for future identification of the work of art after accidents, theft or fire. Restoration Pictures Restoration work on pictures is carried out by recognized specialists according to the usual procedures and recommendations. You can ask for a price estimate. cleaning, removal of varnish, removal of former touching up and repair jobs and any traces of filler, removing or detaching the (stuck) canvas from its support, placing in a new stretcher, fitting canvas round the edges to stretch the picture into the chassis, reducing distortions, fixing the pictorial layer again, impregnating with resin wax, repairing tears in the canvas thread by thread, remounting on canvas, disinfecting the panels, solidifying worm eaten wood, mending splits or parts of a panel that have come loose, applying filler, touching up, varnishing References and experience Kerat works for museums, churches, public institutions, insurances, antique dealers and private persons. The restorations comprise big masters as Tintoretto, Jordaens, Rubens, De Heem, ... as well as works of art with a sentimental value. Methodology and techniques All the restoration techniques are applied in conformity with the guidelines of the Royal Institute for the National Heritage (KIK), as well as the International ICOM=CC charter. Several products and agents are manufactured in-house and new developments are kept up with. The views on active restoration have changed considerably these parts few years. Conservation and restoration means working at the maintenance and preservation of our cultural inheritance. Therefore the restoration sometimes entails interference in a process of decomposition, sometimes merely mending external damages, but it may also mean reconsideration of former restoration to be performed in such a way that, in future, it may easily be adapted and changed according to the generally received opinion. What is required of a restoration? The restoration should be applied in a reversible way. Knowledge of ancient pigments and painting techniques. Recording the process of the restoration by taking pictures and writing a report. Placing the object from an art-historical point of view and if possible identify it. Team work Our team of qualified restorers complies with the strictest requirements. The latest technological developments concerning reversible restoration methods are applied. Free Free enquiries or quotations We offer you: A job of confidence, we have more

1. Kerat
Atelier d’art
et de restauration
L’atelier Kerat vous offre des solutions fiables pour l’entretien de
vos œuvres d’art. Des restaurateurs diplômés et expérimentés
s’occupent des travaux confiés. Nous avons une expérience de
20 ans dans le domaine du traitement des œuvres d’art. Nous
sommes à votre disposition pour expertiservotre trésor artistique
sur simple demande.
Unerestaurationestsouventpossibleàprixréduitsil’intervention
se fait à temps.
Conservation & restauration Expert en tableaux et sculptures.
Frederik Cnockaert
Hoogweg 42 - 8940 Wervik
Entrepreneur Classe 1 - D23
Registratie BE 0.455.459.540.
Erkenning: nr 052801
CONTACT
Tel.: 0032 56 22 67 97
GSM: 0032 495 51 33 87
E-mail: info@kerat.be
www.art-restaurateur.fr
Premières estimations des prix d’intervention gratuites.
Atelier d’art et de restauration.
Nous sommes à votre disposition, pour conseils sans
rendez-vous, chaque 1er Dimanche du mois.

2. Interventions
possibles
> Restauration de cadres , conservation de la dorure en or
> Restauration de peintures anciennes ou nouvelles, sur toile,
papier ou panneau et autres supports.
> Restauration de sculptures et statues en bois polychromé,
de statues en pierre naturelle et autres porteurs.
> Nettoyage
> Dévernissage
> Elimination d’anciennes retouches, réparations, mastics,
morceau de toile couvrant d’anciens dégâts
> Renouvellement de châssis
> Aplanissements de déformations
> Rentoilages
> Traitements fongicides du bois, désinfections anoxie
> Raccommodation de déchirures par retissage
des fils de la toile
> Consolidation de couches de peinture
> Réparation de dégâts à l’encadrement
> Application de nouveaux bords de tension
> Remise en état de panneaux en bois fissurés
> Masticages
> Retouches
> Vernissage
Quelques références
> Eglise Saint-Joris, Beernem
> Château Ravenhof, Ville Torhout
> Eglise Denderwindeke (Ninove)
> Archives Communales et CPAS Beveren
> Musées Courtrai
> Maison Communale Maldegem
> Hotel de ville Blankenberge
> Eglise Saint Martin Zomergem
> Musée M Louvain
> Château D’Ursel, Hingene
> Hotel de ville Bruxelles
> Association Royale de tir à l’arc, Bruges
> Eglise Saint-Antoine Westkapelle
> l’Autorité flamande et le KADOC
VISITES GUIDées
Dans les ateliers et l’environnement artistique moyennant une
rétribution réduite par visiteur.
Expertise et devis gratuit, tarif à convenir.
Première estimation du prix d’intervention gratuite.
Atelier d’art et de restauration.
A cet effet, nous sommes à votre disposition, pour conseils sans
rendez-vous, chaque 1 er Dimanche du mois.