Richbrook Conservation

architectural conservation, historic painted surfaces, project management

A small, independent architectural conservation firm serving owners, curators and architects on historic landmark buildings. Richbrook Conservation consults on the materials aspects related to restoration, preservation, or conservation of historic buildings, with specialized
experience in painted surfaces. We provide conditions assessments, investigations, analyses, research, development and testi

11/13/2025

Learning the art of painting faux minerals at the Isabel O’Neil Studio Workshop.
Here on the left is Yellow Poppy Jasper, and on the right is Lapis.
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08/26/2025

This paint sample is from an interior door of a tavern building which dates to the 1760s and may potentially be an original 18th-Century door. Notice the use of deep browns historically, used as natural wood tones.
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08/09/2025

18th-Century Baptist vibes
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07/14/2025

06/24/2025

An example of multiple applications of bronze-powder paint used decoratively in imitation of gilding, as viewed microscopically in cross-section. The earliest dates to ca 1882.
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