Victorian Heritage Services Directory

One Conservation specialises in the conservation of objects, art and heritage.  We can clean, repair, preserve and restore objects and artworks, sculptures, monuments, collections, architectural elements, sites, and archaeological remains.

Our services include:

  • conservation treatments and maintenance
  • condition assessments
  • preservation needs assessments
  • conservation advice and specifications
  • whole-of-collection preservation
  • exhibition preparation and installs
  • preventive conservation
  • object handling, storage and rehousing
  • disaster recovery

We love working collaboratively with our clients and community.

Professional Affiliations / Qualifications

Our team is led by Karina Acton and Frances Paterson who are qualified and experienced objects conservators. Together they have over 30 years’ experience managing and delivering materials conservation projects across the cultural heritage sector.  They have worked nationally and internationally in museums and galleries, archaeology, public art, collections management, preventive conservation and built heritage.

Karina and Frances are members of AMaGA and Australia ICOMOS, and Professional Members of the AICCM.

One Conservation

Frances Paterson

114 Rokeby St Collingwood 3066

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Sabine Cotte Paintings Conservation

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