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Martin has been a
practicing professional
paper conservator for
more than 25 years. His
clients include
museums, art dealers, WORKS ON PAPER
private collectors, and
galleries across the
United States. He
began his training in the
San Francisco Bay area
Restoration
in 1980, studying under
the most prominent pri-
vate conservators of the
time, and later moved his studios to New
York, and eventually to South Florida. Mar-
tin has been deeply involved with the rapid
P
evolution of the concepts and methods em-
ployed in the field of paper conservation.
(Before): English 19th c. colored triptych engravings.
Prints glued to acidic cardboard, mats glued to prints.
Severe foxing and acid burn throughout
Martin’s academic career has included stud-
ies of art history at the University of reserving
Bridgeport, CT, printmaking at the San
Francisco Art Institute, conservation
studies at the Academy of Professional Art
historic
Conservation and Science in California,
and at San Francisco State University where
he earned a B.Sc. with honors. Martin is an
and artistic works on
associate member of the American Institute
for Conservation of Historic & Artistic
Work.
paper for appreciation
Conservation of works on paper is not only
Martin’s life work, but his abiding passion.
by future generations
MARTIN A. HECTOR, A.I.C.
379 BOYNTON BAY CIRCLE
BOYNTON BEACH,
Martin A. Hector
(After): Prints removed from mounting material,
FLORIDA 33435 Paper Conservator
paper cleaned, glue removed, mold and acid burns
561.753.8394
eliminated, Papers neutralized and resized. martinh467@aol.com
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Your cherished works on paper- art, documents,
maps and prints– have enemies around every
corner! The environment, poor handling, out-
dated, non-archival framing techniques, and
accidents can all take a toll on the quality and
value of these precious items. Enter Martin
Hector, a paper conservator who, utilizing ad-
vanced techniques perfected over 25 years at his
craft, can ‘turn back the clock’ and preserve
works on paper for you and future generations
to enjoy. Martin employs the most minimally
invasive approach to conservation, and
applies CONSERVATION SERVICES Disaster and Emergency
deep Response Services Available!
knowledge · Consultation, analysis, treatment Should fire or flood threaten your
of the plan, documentation and follow- cherished works on paper
tools and up reports
materials · Surface cleaning, de-acidification
used in · Adhesive removal
the past.
· Fumigation, mold reduction
· Stain removal
· Mending, infilling consolidation,
stabilization
· Re-sizing, re-backing, lining
So when your needs turn to paper restoration, turn
to Martin Hector, a skilled, experienced and Shipping Services Available
professional paper conservator dedication to doing Nationwide!
the job right.
