Conservation Work

ICI, Lucknow provides a variety of conservation and preservation services to Government organizations, non-government organizations, individuals, corporate clients and army units.
The study of objects while they are being conserved contributes to a better understanding of the collections and the mechanisms by which they deteriorate. This information is important to the development of new conservation techniques and allows advice to be given on the best conditions for the display and storage of objects to prevent further decay. The treatment chosen for any artifact or collection should be the outcome of communication between a conservator and the client or custodian after the conservator has examined the artifact. There are many variations and different levels of treatment, and the conservator may offer alternatives. The procedures ultimately chosen depend on several considerations. During the past, ICI, Lucknow has undertaken various national, international and army projects since 1986.

International projects
• Conservation of Shri Krishna Temple at Patan, Nepal.
• Conservation of paintings on walls, ceilings and doors of Khoo Kongsi temple at Penang, Malaysia.
• Conservation of rare books of Central Library, Govt. of Oman, Muscat.
• Conservation of textiles and paintings of National Museum, Govt. of Sri Lanka, Colombo.

National projects
• Conservation of rare books, diplomas, craft documents, tracing designs of National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.
• Conservation of archival records of National Archives of India, Record centre, Jaipur.
• Conservation of archival records of Rajasthan State Archives, Bikaner, Rajasthan.
• Removal of paint from rocks in the hills of Kullu Manali, Govt. of India, Department of Environment and Forest, Himachal Pradesh.
• Conservation of rare books and manuscripts of Central Library, Panaji, Goa.
• Conservation of wall paintings of famous Indian artists like Nandlal Bose, Tagore, etc. at Bharat Kala Bhawan, Shantineketan, West Bengal.
• Conservation of wall paintings of Kusum Van Sarovar, Mathura, U.P.
• Conservation of metal, polychrome wood, terracotta, clay models, arms and armoury, textiles, printed books, manuscripts, palm leaf, diorama, Persian carpets, ceramics, coral reefs, leather objects, B & W photographs, glass negatives, marble statues at Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai.
• Conservation of paintings, wooden model, rare proceedings of Vidhan Bhawan, Lucknow.
• Conservation of damaged artifacts of College and Arts & Crafts, Lucknow University, Lucknow.
• Conservation of damaged artifacts of Tagore Library, Lucknow University, Lucknow.
• Conservation of artifacts of Lok Kala Sangrahalaya, Lucknow.
• Conservation of paintings of Lalit Kala Academy, Lucknow.
• Conservation of books, Thangkas, Farmans of State Museum, Lucknow.
• Conservation of books, lithographs, paintings and manuscripts of Amiruddaula Public Library, Lucknow.
• Conservation of manuscripts of U.P. Sanskrit Sansthan, Lucknow.
• Conservation of manuscripts of Akhil Bhartiya Sanskrit Parishad, Lucknow.
• Conservation of damaged artifacts and manuscripts of Tagore Library, Lucknow University, Lucknow.
• Conservation of paintings of Picture Art Gallery, Hussainabad Trust, Lucknow.
• Conservation of miniature paintings of Govt. Museum, Jhansi.
• Renovation of painting gallery at Govt. Museum, Jhansi.
• Conservation of metal sculpture of Shri Veer Bahadur Singh, Ex.C.M., U.P.
• Conservation of Shahi Masjid, Lucknow.
• Conservation of film posters, song books, photographs, lobby cards, hand-made posters of Osians Connoisseurs Art Private Limited, Mumbai.
• Conservation of manuscripts and rare books of Maharani Lal Kunwari Post Graduate Library, Balrampur, U.P.
• Conservation of manuscripts and books of First Dastoor Meherjirana Library, Navsari, Gujarat.
• Conservation of Sikh Heritage like Guru Govind Singh’s personal belongings, Guru Granth Sahib and Dasham Granth.
• Conservation of paintings, paper documents, litho prints of Aina Mahal (Museum) Bhuj Gujarat.
• Conservation of paintings on wooden beam and wall painting of Shree Parshva Nath Digambar Jain Temple, Ankleshwar, Gujarat.
• Conservation of manuscripts and scrolls of Hazrat Pir Mohd. Shah Library, Gujarat.
• Conservation of textiles, paintings and archival records of Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• Conservation of wall paintings of Holy Name Cathedral, Mumbai.
• Conservation of canvas paintings, paper paintings and lithoprints at Jai Vilas Palace Museum, Gwalior, M.P.
• Conservation of marble stone temple at Shiv Temple, Shivpuri, M.P.
• Conservation of sand stone temple at Shiv Temple, Varanasi, U.P.
• Conservation of oil paintings of St. Aloysius Chapel, Mangalore, Karnataka.
• Conservation of wall paintings of Bethany Convent, Mangalore, Karnataka.
• Conservation of paintings, portraits, books, manuscripts, drawings, diaries of The Theosophical Society, Aydar, Madras.
• Conservation of paintings, carpets, wall paintings and animal skins of Kamla Retreat, Kanpur, U.P.
• Conservation of wall paintings at Mansa Devi Temple, Panchkula, Haryana.
• Transfer of murals and relief figures by Sudhir Khastgir at Doon School, Dehradun.
• Conservation of large sized scroll and weapons of Chowmohalla Palace, Hyderabad.
• Conservation of wall paintings of Shree Gang Shyamji Temple, Jodhpur.
• Conservation of wall paintings of Moti Mahal, Gwalior.
• Conservation of wall paintings of Shiv Temple, Anantram, Etawah, U.P.
• Conservation of false ceiling of Sheesh Mahal, Fareedkot.
• Conservation of carved wooden ceiling of Hari Raj Ji Mahal, Jaisalmer.
• Conservation of idols at Chhau, Gorakhpur, U.P.
• Conservation of paintings of Jnana Pravah, Varanasi, U.P.
• Conservation of manuscripts/panjis at Darbhanga, Bihar.
• Conservation of archival records of India Literacy Board, Lucknow, U.P.
• Conservation of manuscripts of Acharya Narendra Dev Library, Lucknow.
• Conservation of archival records of Deputy Commissioner Archive, Tura, Meghalaya.
• Conservation of alligator skin of Gaya Museum, Patna.
• Conservation of rare collection of Gopal Narayan Public Library and Museum, Bharatpura.
• Conservation of paintings of Raj Bhavan, Lucknow.
• Conservation of Shiv temple, Jammu.
• Conservation of Shiv temple, Raebareli.
• Conservation of Shree Bhauji Sahiba Shivalaya, Balrampur.

Army Unit Projects
• Conservation of paper documents of 4 Hodson Horse Regiment, Pathankot.
• Conservation of army colors, uniforms and paper documents of Dogra Regiment Centre, Faizabad.
• Conservation of tiger skin of 3 Cavalry Mamoon Cantt, Pathankot.
• Conservation of photographic albums of 4 Cavalry, Pin 912608, c/o 56 APO.
• Conservation of army colors of 3 Madras Regiment Army Camp, Near Nicco Park Salt Lace Sector-5, Kolkata.
• Conservation of army colors and paper documents of Bogra Officers Mess HQ 340 (Independent) Mechanized Brigade Pin 908040, c/o 56 APO.
• Conservation of oil paintings, lithographs, photographs, colors, army dress, stuffed animal skins of Rajput Regimental Centre, Pin 900427, c/o 56 APO.
• Conservation of regimental colors of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
• Conservation of animal skins, paper documents, paintings of 11 Gorkha Rifles Regimental Centre, Lucknow.
• Conservation of old documents, paintings and lithographs of The Scinde Horse (14 Horse) Pin 912614, c/o 56 APO.
• Conservation of old documents, prints and photographs of 8th Light Cavalry.
• Conservation of animal skins of 5th Kumaon Regiment, Faizabad, c/o 56 APO.
• Conservation of old documents and lithographs of 16th Light Cavalry.
• Conservation of textiles of 4 Horse, WLI, Madras, c/o 56 APO.
• Conservation of lithographs, textiles, photographs, paintings of 1st Guard, 2 Punjab, Roorkee Pin 910901.
• Conservation of paper documents of 3 Sikh Regiment, Pin 912203, c/o 99 APO.
• Conservation of paper documents of Deccan Horse, c/o 56 APO.
• Conservation of army colors and paintings of 4 Raj Rif, c/o 56 APO, Faizabad.
• Conservation of regimental colors, animal skins, visitor book, certificates of 2 Kumaon (Berar) Regiment, Lucknow.
• Conservation of scrolls of 22 Mech Infantry, c/o 56 APO.
• Conservation of book of 9 Horse, c/o 56 APO.
• Conservation of colors, paper documents of 4 Rapid Signal Regiment, Allahabad.
• Conservation of colors of Unit Inf Bdge, Sunjwan, Jammu.
• Conservation of book of Army War College, Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.
• Conservation of regimental color of 5 Rajput, c/o 56 APO.
• Conservation of tiger skin of 16th Light Cavalry, Pin- 912616, c/o 56 APO.
• Conservation of leopard skin of 17 Maratha Light Infantry, c/o 56 APO, Lucknow Cantt.
• Conservation of animal skin of Gorkha Recruiting Depot, Gorakhpur.