Description
The Maryland Historical Trust is seeking a qualified outdoor sculpture conservator to provide conservation, maintenance, cleaning, and rewaxing for 13 previously treated outdoor bronze and stone sculptural monuments and tablets. The contractor will coordinate treatment with the Maryland Military Monuments Commission based on the Scope of Services. All work will be performed in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties and the Code of Ethics of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works. The scope of work includes assessing the condition of the monuments, gently cleaning the bronze and copper surfaces, applying a compatible coating, and providing a written report of the treatment for each monument.
Some key points to consider:
• The contractor must be a member of the American Institute for Conservation at the level of Professional Associate or Fellow.
• The contractor must have extensive experience in the documentation and conservation of historic outdoor bronze, copper, and stone sculpture.
• The contractor must demonstrate expertise in all project areas, including maintenance and conservation of outdoor sculpture.
• The contractor must be knowledgeable of the proper treatments for materials like bronze, copper, and stone.
• The contractor must have a proven track record of providing sound monument conservation and knowledge of Maryland.