This is a short note to let you know that I have recently added a new service to my firm, argon anoxic fumigation of art objects     http://anoxicfumigation.com 

Bill Louche, of Art Care International, an old colleague of mine from the Met, ran such a service for many years, and he treated many wooden objects for me.   He passed away last year, and after many inquires for this service, I decided to fill the gap.  I utilize the same approach as Bill - argon gas, which is non-toxic, leaves no residue, and is a proven method appropriate for art objects that contain wood, such as furniture, frames, and panel paintings, to name only a few. It is also suitable for clothes moth infestation of historical textiles, such as carpets, upholstery, tapestries or costumes.   

Two recent projects have been a pair of 18C stamped armchairs and over a dozen contemporary paintings that recently arrived in NYC completely infested with insects. A third project, of wood used in a large contemporary art piece is in the works.  

Yuri Yanchyshyn

Principal and Senior Conservator

Professional Associate, American Institute for Conservation

Period Furniture Conservation, LLC

37-18 Northern Blvd  Ste 407

Long Island City, NY  11101-1636

telephone  212 255 7426

fax  212 208 4520

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