Client Testimonials

“Richard and Catherine restored my grandmother's marble bust that I thought was beyond saving. When I picked it up, I actually cried — it looked exactly as I remembered it from my childhood. Their craftsmanship is extraordinary.”

“Had a bronze sculpture appraised for estate planning. The level of detail in their report impressed my attorney — they identified the foundry, approximate date, and even the artist's later-period variation. Thorough, professional, and worth every penny.”

“We inherited a collection of antiques and had no idea what was valuable and what wasn't. Catherine walked us through each piece with patience and deep knowledge. She helped us separate the treasures from the decorative pieces and even connected us with an auction house for the items we decided to sell.”

“The conservation work on my 19th-century writing desk was meticulous. They stabilized the veneer, cleaned decades of grime without damaging the original finish, and the desk now sits proudly in my study. It feels like it has another hundred years in it.”

“I needed a rush appraisal for insurance purposes after a minor incident at home. They turned it around in under a week with full documentation and photographs. My insurance agent said it was one of the most professional reports he'd seen.”

“Catherine authenticated a piece I'd picked up at an estate sale that turned out to be a mid-19th century American folk art carving. Her research was thorough and she even helped me understand the market context. I've since become a regular client.”

“We've partnered with C&R Team Solutions on several restoration projects for our gallery clients. Their work consistently meets museum-quality standards, and their communication throughout each project has been clear and timely. They're our first call for any sculpture or antiques restoration.”

“Had my father's bronze military statue restored — it had significant corrosion and a bent base. Richard not only restored it beautifully but took the time to explain what caused the damage and how to display it to prevent future issues. A true professional who cares about the craft.”

“I brought in a cracked porcelain figurine that belonged to my great-grandmother. I didn't expect much — the damage looked severe. Catherine restored it so beautifully I genuinely cannot find where the break was. It sits on my mantel again, and I think of my great-grandmother every time I see it.”

“We were downsizing and needed to understand what our dining set was actually worth before deciding what to do with it. Richard came to our home, spent over an hour examining each piece, and gave us an honest, detailed assessment. He even advised us to keep a few pieces that had more sentimental than market value — we really appreciated that integrity.”

“As a collector of early American silver, I'm particular about who handles my pieces. Catherine restored a rare Paul Revere Jr. sugar bowl lid that had a poorly done prior repair. Her work was exceptional — she removed the old repair, corrected the alignment, and the piece now displays as it should. I won't trust my collection to anyone else.”

“I inherited a storage unit full of what I assumed was junk. Richard and Catherine spent a weekend helping me sort through everything. They pulled out several mid-century pieces I would have donated or thrown away — those pieces ended up selling for over $4,000 at auction. Their eye is remarkable, and their patience with me was saintly.”

“We engaged C&R Team Solutions to assess and conserve several pieces in our permanent collection. Their documentation was museum-grade, their conservation work was fully reversible and impeccably executed, and they trained our docents on proper handling and environmental monitoring. A true professional resource for our community.”

“I had a gilded mirror that had been in my family for four generations — the frame was crumbling and the glass was clouded. I was genuinely emotional about it. Richard restored the gilding, stabilized the frame, and replaced the mirror glass with period-appropriate silvered glass. When I picked it up, I cried happy tears. It looks more beautiful than any photo I have of it from my childhood.”