SERVICES:
- Paintings restoration and conservation including: removal of aged yellowed varnish, cleaning, tears and hole repairs, removal of scratches and dents, structural repairs, relining, compensating paint losses on all types of paintings
- Frames repair or replace damaged or inappropriate frames and glass including ornate gilded frames
- Sculpture cleaning and repairs
- Works on paper cleaning, repairs, reframing, mould removal
- Insurance assessments and reports
- Conservation consult on environmental parameters and the latest technical advice on creating the ideal conditions for your collection including lighting, climate control, collection management systems and disaster recovery
- Specialist referrals to allied professionals

The Art Doctor, AKA Cash Brown, has over 20 years of experience in the museum and gallery sector as a curator and conservator. Also a practicing artist, Cash has meticulous skills and a keen eye for detail.
Specialising in the conservation of easel paintings, Cash also treats frames, painted objects and some works on paper.
Fully insured for professional indemnity, works in transit and public liability, all work is undertaken with strict adherence to the Australian Institute for Conservation of Cultural Materials (AICCM) Code of Ethics and Code of Practice.
Education:
2014: Master of Cultural Materials Conservation, University of Melbourne
2004: Bachelor of Fine Art, National Art School, Sydney
2007: Cert IV Small Business Management
Memberships:
Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials (AICCM)
International Council of Museums Conservation Committee (ICOM - CC)
Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA)
Flying Arts Inc (Professional Member)
Previous clients include: Central Highlands Water, Ballarat International Foto Biennale, The Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo, Gold Museum in Ballarat, Federation University, Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE) in Ballarat, City of Ballarat, Braidwood Museum, Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Kyneton Museum, Women’s Museum of Australia, Art Series Hotels and the Biennale of Australian Art.
See examples of different treatments with before and after images here.
Specialising in the conservation of easel paintings, Cash also treats frames, painted objects and some works on paper.
Fully insured for professional indemnity, works in transit and public liability, all work is undertaken with strict adherence to the Australian Institute for Conservation of Cultural Materials (AICCM) Code of Ethics and Code of Practice.
Education:
2014: Master of Cultural Materials Conservation, University of Melbourne
2004: Bachelor of Fine Art, National Art School, Sydney
2007: Cert IV Small Business Management
Memberships:
Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials (AICCM)
International Council of Museums Conservation Committee (ICOM - CC)
Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA)
Flying Arts Inc (Professional Member)
Previous clients include: Central Highlands Water, Ballarat International Foto Biennale, The Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo, Gold Museum in Ballarat, Federation University, Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE) in Ballarat, City of Ballarat, Braidwood Museum, Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Kyneton Museum, Women’s Museum of Australia, Art Series Hotels and the Biennale of Australian Art.
See examples of different treatments with before and after images here.