This auction sale includes a wonderful selection from the private collection of Mr. George Schwartz, founder and owner of ConservArt in Boca Raton Florida. Mr. Schwartz since 1963.

Rigorous training, extensive study, years of hands-on practice and ongoing personal research provides the background for ethical conservation treatment and consulting services performed by Mr. Schwartz.

An enthusiastic supporter of preservation, Mr. Schwartz consistently advocates on behalf of and for the benefit of artwork and cultural property. This clarity of vision provides a reliable compass to navigate the treacherous currents and ever-changing trends in conservation ethics.

Paintings, works on paper, and frames constitute the majority of the objects treated on a regular basis. In addition, Mr. Schwartz provides a variety of services: archival custom picture framing, conservation exhibit framing, condition reports and surveys, examination and documentation, scientific photography and analysis, conservation planning, environmental assessment, disaster planning and recovery, exhibit and storage design and fabrication, as well as teaching and lecturing. A list of clients includes Museums, Historical Societies, Conservation Practitioner colleagues, Insurance Companies, branches of Government, Private and Public Collections, Galleries, Dealers, and Individuals.

Mr. Schwartz studied in Sir George Williams University, Montreal, Canada and Concordia University, Montreal, Canada; Director, Chair and Active Member of The American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC); Member of Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA; Florida Association of Museums (FAM); Claims Prevention and Procedure Council (CPPC); Instructor CE 3-24C -Adjuster Optional Courses - Florida Department of Financial Services -Education Section between others.