❝Maestro Sysphere has been conserving and restoring fine art paintings across all schools of art and genres masterfully, paintings by artists from the pantheon of permanent collections of the great museums of the world. He brought the life back to damaged paintings with his superb touch into immaculate condition. He resorted hundreds of paintings for The Franklin Bowles Galleries, San Francisco & New York, beyond our expectations. I am fully satisfied with his work and we have used his services over the years. Sy is an excellent advisor and Gallery Director.❞

- Jean Audigier, Ph.D.

Fine Arts Professor University Of San Francisco Vice President Franklin Bowles Galleries, San Francisco & New York

❝Due to shipment and storage in poor conditions, I had an oil painting painted in 1965 start flaking and bubbling very badly. I was pretty heartbroken as the painting is lovely though not valuable. First I took it to one conservationist and he repaired it (supposedly) but it continued to flake. I wouldn't go back to him to throw good money after bad. Then I found Sysphere. Sy took me into his studio, showed me his recent work, photos and books of work he has done to date restoring countless art objects (painting and sculpture) for the most important museums in the world and also explained his process in detail to me, After an hour, at least, in essence proving to me that he was legit, I left my painting with him. He subsequently showed me photos of the repair process and when I picked it up, it was perfect. Then he wrapped it delicately in bubble wrap to protect it on my ride home. Go to no one else for your art restoration. Go to SYSPHERE! What a lovely person to boot!❞

- Laura Zander

❝My grandparents had a dramatic western scene oil painting over their mantle when I was young. It was painted by an artist from Alameda, Harold Von Schmidt in 1929. A young woman was being abducted by four men on horseback. Over the years the painting had passed between many family members and been damaged during moves with a large scratch and a stress line in the stretched canvas. I found Sysphere Conservation through a web search and I am very fortunate for connecting with Sy. He did a brilliant job of fully restoring this painting; the deep scratch was removed, the canvas stretch line was eliminated and the entire painting was properly cleaned. Once done, Sy helped me select a new frame from Bernzweig Framing & Design. I am forever grateful for their combined efforts to so expertly preserve this family heirloom.❞

- Brock de Lappe

❝I came to Sysphere with a 1890s lithograph of the Folies-Bergère - Les Demoiselles du XXe Siecle. The the 100 year old artwork by Louis Trinquier-Trianon had belonged to my mother and it was badly damaged with multiple tears in the paper, with some pieces missing. Sy told me that he could restore it and he did exactly that! His conservation artwork is 2nd to none. The damages are completely gone, and he was able to mount the lithograph onto an acid-free backing. He is easy to work with, friendly, and filled with wonderful stories of the art world. Sy is an art historian and a consummate artist himself. He generously shared some of his own paintings/drawings with me and they are quite special. He has such a wonderful eye for composition, imagery, color, and detail -- it's no wonder that he was able to bring my lithograph back to life so beautifully. I highly recommend Sysphere to anyone needing art restoration or conservation.❞

- Ken Sonkin

❝I had a great experience with Sy. I have a painting that had suffered damage when shipped (DHL manhandled the crate smashing a crease into the back of the canvas). Sy did a thorough job of inspecting the various areas of damage and methodically cleaning and repairing the affected areas and was a real pleasure the whole time. All in all a great experience with a great end result.❞

- Ariel Garza

❝I am very happy with the work. I had seven paintings restored that were painted by my grandmother. They were dull and had some damage due to poor storage conditions. Sy brought them back to life. Amazing work.❞

- Brett Larsen

❝Sy was truly helpful. He restored a contemporary art painting that was damaged during transport from Venice (Italy) to Cupertino. He did a really good job and we are glad he helped us. Thank you from Venice!❞

- Francesca

❝Looking for an Art Conservator, I needed to find someone with great knowledge of art and art history, someone creative , talented and able to handle all kinds of art and making repairs invisible. I found that person in Sysphere.❞

- Lydia Titcomb

❝Thank you so much, Sy. Peeling this very old artwork on paper off the non acid-free cardboard backing was very tedious work! Thank you for providing the care and time to protect my artwork so it can be appreciated for many more years. Until the next project… you have the best hands!❞

- Rufi Francia

❝I brought a damaged ceramic object to Sysphere. His painstaking repair work made the item as good as new. I really appreciate the high quality of Sy’s work and heartily and unreservedly recommend him.❞

- Thomas Shawyer

❝Sy cleaned and touched up a large 48 x 55 inch, late 18th century, old master oil on canvas, retouched and in-painted in the style of Georges Le Tour for me. He did a wonderful job of minimizing both the compositional and aging flaws of the piece. He restored a very marginal piece to a collector's gem.❞

- Dr. K. Villard

Art Collector

❝Sy is a delight to work with and took excellent care of a treasured family painting. It looks terrific!❞

- Nate Perry-Thistle

❝My problem was a ceramic abstract chess set where the largest piece had been broken. Once repaired there was no sign of the break. Sy was a pleasure to work with in all respects. I could not recommend him more highly.❞

- Dan Banks

❝I took a painting to be framed at a shop here in the city and it was accidentally dropped and damaged. An attempt to fix the scratch only caused a bigger mark. The painting is from 1945 and has historical and personal significance to me. It was taken to Sy, and he recommended it be cleaned and ❝in painted❝ to fix the scratch and the discoloration. The results are beautiful and he even fixed some additional blemishes while he was at it. The painting looks bright and the colors are richer and clearer than before the restoration. Thanks Sy, for fixing the damage and bringing my painting back to life!❞

- Sarah Tateishi

❝We had the pleasure of working with Sy several years ago when he repaired and restored a severely damaged painting. This is a beautiful painting of a flamenco dancer by Giralda that my daughter painted in Sevilla, Spain. The painting had been shipped to San Francisco. In passing through customs, it had been cut in several places with a box cutter, creating cuts of about 5-6 inches. Sy restored the painting perfectly. As an artist himself, his sensitivity to color is unparalleled. It is as good as the day it was painted. Thank you, Sy. You are a genius and a pleasure to work with. All the best for your business.❞

- Patricia Ter Heun

❝Sy did an excellent job of cleaning and restoring several oil paintings for us. He explained the process clearly and delivered on his commitments. He was a delight to work with. I’d definitely do business with him again.❞

- Trista Berkovitz

❝My husband and I bought a beautiful painting from a friend in India which had been hanging on her living room wall for 40 years. It had accumulated a grey patina from years of dust and pollution. Sy cleaned and restored the painting, added a Belgian linen backing and had the painting beautifully framed. The painting looked like new and the framing he suggested really enhanced the colors in the painting! We were so thrilled! Besides being a professional, Sy is a friendly pleasant person to work with. I highly recommend him for restoration of any of your artwork.❞

- Abha Shukla

❝Sy is the real deal-a true artist who has worked on the old masters and knows what he is doing. This being my first time restoring a painting he walked me through the process and put me at ease. Both pieces turned out beautifully, thank you!❞

- Michael Tancer

❝I took a large figurative painting to Sy that had a scrape in the hair and the background. Other restorers would not take the painting because of the complexity of matching the background which was different shades of black. Sy took on the challenge and did an amazing job of matching the background which was no easy task and took several steps. He also did an exceptional job of varnishing the painting and the end result is a gorgeous painting. I highly recommend Sy for his years of expertise and talent as it takes both to be a first class conservationist.❞

- Alan Loberstein

❝We bought a beautiful painting in Italy and it arrived here damaged…. I am so happy that we found Sy to do the restoration! He’s professional, honest and did a great job to bring our painting back to its original beauty. I would recommend him without reservation and are delighted with the results.❞

- Paula Escher

❝Sysphere provided an extraordinary restoration of this painting & frame. After over a century of neglect, he repaired the frame & brought the painting back to life. A true professional who knows his art & projects the joy of restoration.❞

- Ted Rathbun

❝I accidentally damaged a painting of a friend and I thought there was no way the tear could be repaired so that it would be unnoticeable. I was wrong, Sy did an amazing job of repairing the damage and my friend could not detect where it had been damaged. Great job!❞

- Ron Glass

❝High-quality work and very good communication.❞

- Paul Brudnick

❝Sy of Sysphere Restoration & Conservation is truly a Master at his craft. He recently restored the Tabernacle in our Lady's Chapel at St. Cecelia's Church. It was in dire need of attention after its many years of oxidation. His keen knowledge of restoring pieces of art and perseverance were critical in this project. It is now a stunning home for the Eucharist. He is very easy to work with - always on time and very dependable. Personally, I learned a lot from him. I highly recommend his company for any needs you might have in the field of restoring and conserving any type of art. He has done it all!❞

- Sue Hoffman

❝I’m so so happy to have found Sy. I purchased two 19th century paintings from a thrift store that both needed a fair amount of restoration. My first time ever time researching businesses in this arena, I came across Sy’s website and decided to give him a call. He was so patient and kind with all of my questions, and had no problem sitting down with me to go over everything he felt should be done to bring both paintings back to life. Upon sending the quote I was a bit in sticker shock, even though I knew the work would be expensive. Sy worked with me and we were able to come to a fair compromise on price. Upon pickup I was blown away at all he was able to do with the paintings. They’ve really regained their original beauty and will hang proudly in my living room. I will for sure reach out to Sy for any future restoration needs.❞

- Lisa Winner