Bellingan Scott Fine Art Restoration

General information

Ernest Bellingan holds a BA[Hons] degree in Science and Conservation from the London Institute of Art [UK] and a Diploma in the Chemistry and History of Pigments from the University of Chicago [USA]. As an intern he worked in
. The British Museum London,
. Riyks Museum in Amsterdam Holland
. National Gallery of Scotland Edinburgh.
During his time as an intern he catalogued and conserved rare manuscripts and artworks as well as working on some of the works in the Queen of England's collection. After graduation he worked for a US conservation firm for three years, dealing with problematic works of art on paper and oil on canvas.

After returning to South Africa he was appointed Head Paper Conservator of the Johannesburg Art Gallery. In 1998, Ernest decided to establish his own conservation and restoration studio, and today his clients include major galleries, auction houses, private collectors and dealers.

Ernest specialises in the restoration and conservation of paper. Paper can be damaged by various elements, including water; fire; insects; light; and the environment. Below are examples of Ernest's specialities.

. Water Colours
. Drawings
. Maps
. Photographs
. Documents
. Stamps
. Antique Wall Papers
. Mixed Media on Paper

Ernest also specialises in the restoration of paintings, including:

. Oil on Canvas and Board
. Acrylic on Canvas and Board