Progression images from the extensive restoration at Fort Riley of the life size Old Trooper Monument, originally erected and dedicated in January of 1961 and constructed in fiberglass, wood and steel.
Sun Dance Bronze Dennis Sohocki Before (left) and After (right) Conservation Cleaning Treatment.
This week, we were back at Fort Riley to perform the first phase of plaster in-fills, fiberglass repairs and a patina stain match. In the next weeks, we will be doing a lot of sanding, plaster touch ups and overall new application of patina stain to
Barbara Hepworth. Bronze. ‘Two Forms’ (Divided Circle), 1969. Ouvre No. 477 The second picture is the first time I performed a Conservation Cleaning Treatment on this sculpture in November 2021. The sculpture has since been relocated and

ZAHNER METAL CONSERVATION OFFERS

  •  One-Time Overall Conservation Treatment for indoor sculptural work

  • Annual Conservation Maintenance for outdoor sculpture

  • Structural Repairs, de-installation and re-installation of metal artwork

  • Metal signage and facade Cleaning Treatment and Maintenance 

  • Expert Consultation


Our Team is able to offer Conservation and Fabrication for the following material and finishes:

  • Anodized Metal

  • Aluminum

  • Brass

  • Bronze

  • Copper

  • Galvanized Steel

  • Iron 

  • Nickel Silver

  • Painted Metal

  • Stainless Steel

  • Titanium

  • Unique Surface Textures + Patinas

  • Weathering Steel

  • Zinc


If you choose to move forward with our services, we will require an on-site, visual inspection or high-definition images sent by email if out of state. We will research and analyze the artist, material used, methodology and date to best treat the piece and provide a history and context for its current condition and state. 

You will recieve:

  • Condition Report

  • Treatment Proposal + Estimate

  • In-process images

  • Before and After Photography

  • Treatment Report 

BEFORE + AFTER