Patt Conservation
Sculpture and Collection Care
Our firm specializes in outdoor sculpture, public art, and object conservation.
We prioritize honesty, quality, and safety in all aspects of our work and believe in a collaborative approach between the art conservator and art steward.
Our Projects
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Culver City Annual Maintenance
Culver City, 2019-Present
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Marciano Art Museum Conservation
Los Angeles, 2018-Present
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City of Carlsbad Public Art Survey
Carlsbad, 2023
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Providence Public Art Collection
Providence RI, 2024-Present
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Botero - Bronze Sculpture Conservation
Private Client, 2019-Present
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Blizzard Entertainment Sculpture Maintenance
Irvine, 2017-Present
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Danh Vo Sculpture Conservation
Private Client, 2022
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Film Heritage Conservation
Culver City Historic Society, 2021
About Us
Founded in 2017, Patt Conservation is a trusted firm in outdoor sculpture, public art, and object conservation. Our expert team of four—two conservators and two conservation technicians—serves clients nationwide with unwavering commitment to excellence.
Our approach combines conservative treatment methods with cutting-edge, research-backed materials and tools vetted by conservation professionals.
What sets us apart is our collaborative philosophy. We work closely with art stewards to develop tailored solutions that prioritize the artwork's integrity while meeting your specific needs.
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Elizabeth Patt
Principle Conservator
Elizabeth has a Masters in Conservation from Northumbria University and a Graduate Certificate in historic preservation from the University of Southern California. She apprenticed for eight years at a private firm before opening Patt Conservation. She specializes in sculpture and object conservation and collection management.
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Paris Patt
Conservator
Paris has over a decade of experience in the conservation field. He is the principal owner of an instrument conservation practice and he assists Elizabeth as lead technician with public art surveys, outdoor sculpture maintenance and program planning.
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Nick Barton
Technician
Nick has worked with Patt Conservation since 2021. He assists Elizabeth and Paris on maintenances and more complex treatments. He has a degree in theater arts from Yale.
Contact
Patt Conservation
pattconservation@gmail.com
310-292-1006
Extended Gallery
The projects section highlights a few examples of specific projects, while the gallery page shares general images of our work.
Services
Sculpture/object conservation
Outdoor sculpture maintenance and cleaning
Public Art Surveys
Sculpture mounting
Collection care and documentation
Condition assessments and collection surveys
Insurance evaluations
Fabrication, patching, painting, lacquering and other sculpture restoration services.
Bronze and copper alloy patina application
Fountain Conservation
Antique Instrument Repair and Conservation
Mosaic Conservation
Materials
Stone
Bronze/ Copper Alloy
Steel/ Stainless Steel
Corten
Aluminum
Wood
Glass
Ceramic
Mosaics
Leather
Plastic
Paint