With Alan Lays passing this week, we at Fine Art Conservation Lab. will miss him. He was referred to us by Ray Redfern of Redfern Gallery in Laguna Beach and over the last few years we had the pleasure of working closely with him to go through his entire collection of early California paintings so that they will be preserved long term and look their best well into the future. He was, even in his advanced stages of poor health, enthusiastic about the adventures of collecting art, the friendships and associations he had made, and the great pleasure he received from being surrounded by his wonderful collection at home.

His favorite painting was “Girl in Pink Dress” (and a big red parasol… which also has an interesting and beautiful painting of Water Lillies #3 on the verso) by Donna Schuster which hung in his bedroom. In the process of working with him, he wanted the best job done for all of the collection’s paintings future. If you happen to see one of his paintings for sale, now you know the love and care that was given to it.

FACL is privileged to be part of preserving wonderful historical and artistic works for future generations, and feel honored to be trusted by the best private collectors who love their art.

Another aspect of the honor we feel about preserving cultural heritage is the work we do for municipalities, like the work we are presently engaged in for the city next-door to where Allen lived, preserving pre-World War II, WPA murals from demolition and collaborating with general contractors to reinstall the artwork after renovations are complete. Click here to see murals by Ross Dickinson (William A. Karges Fine Art handled the artist’s estate) and click here for murals by Tyrone Comfort (who you may not have heard of because he died at 30 years old).

Longtime Historical Collections Council of California Art (HCC-CA) member Allen Lay passed away Sunday morning. He had been in declining health over the past few months and had been in and out of the hospital several times recently.

Allen was an integral part of the HCC for nearly forty years. He has been a leader within the group, and along with Dottie, a consistent and passionate supporter and advocate for historical California art, as well as a good friend to many of us. He will be missed by all…. He is survived by Dottie and family. Memorial planning is underway.

Questions about preservation and restoration of oil and acrylic paintings?

Call Scott M. Haskins or Virginia Panizzon, Art Conservators

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