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Good day Colleagues...

May I request access to your combined knowledge for the following issue please?
I work for a private collection of contemporary art.
The main residence of this collection has no central HVAC system, radiators and window cooling units.
This creates many zones.
In winter radiator heat creates an intensely dry environment.
The library in particular has this issue as the volume of paper contributes.
I have been asked to remedy the issue by placing a humidifier in the room.
I hesitate to do this as it can create other issues.

My question then is:
Are people aware of teams (perhaps conservators) that will visit collections; look at data (from say Hobo Readers) and make recommendations conducive to the preservation of artworks on site?
The collection is located in the NY Metropolitan area.

any advice would be most welcome, Thank you all.
I may be reached directly at amandtjtart@gmail.com
Martin Bland, Collections Manager,
Charlesfield Four LLC, NYC

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Martin Bland
Collection Manager
Brooklyn NY
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Original Message------

Good day Colleagues...

May I request access to your combined knowledge for the following issue please?
I work for a private collection of contemporary art.
The main residence of this collection has no central HVAC system, radiators and window cooling units.
This creates many zones.
In winter radiator heat creates an intensely dry environment.
The library in particular has this issue as the volume of paper contributes.
I have been asked to remedy the issue by placing a humidifier in the room.
I hesitate to do this as it can create other issues.

My question then is:
Are people aware of teams (perhaps conservators) that will visit collections; look at data (from say Hobo Readers) and make recommendations conducive to the preservation of artworks on site?
The collection is located in the NY Metropolitan area.

any advice would be most welcome, Thank you all.
I may be reached directly at amandtjtart@gmail.com
Martin Bland, Collections Manager,
Charlesfield Four LLC, NYC

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Martin Bland
Collection Manager
Brooklyn NY
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I would suggest contacting Applebaum and Himmelstein in New York. The firm has many years of experience in preventative conservation environments for public and private collections as well as direct conservation treatment of individual artworks.  They will be well familiar with the challenges of managing collections in residential environments.

Appelbaum & Himmelstein, Conservators and Consultants

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Erin Richardson PhD
Principal
Erin Richardson Consulting
Cooperstown NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-04-2019 12:02 PM
From: Martin Bland
Subject: Environmental issues, Private Collection

Good day Colleagues...

May I request access to your combined knowledge for the following issue please?
I work for a private collection of contemporary art.
The main residence of this collection has no central HVAC system, radiators and window cooling units.
This creates many zones.
In winter radiator heat creates an intensely dry environment.
The library in particular has this issue as the volume of paper contributes.
I have been asked to remedy the issue by placing a humidifier in the room.
I hesitate to do this as it can create other issues.

My question then is:
Are people aware of teams (perhaps conservators) that will visit collections; look at data (from say Hobo Readers) and make recommendations conducive to the preservation of artworks on site?
The collection is located in the NY Metropolitan area.

any advice would be most welcome, Thank you all.
I may be reached directly at amandtjtart@gmail.com
Martin Bland, Collections Manager,
Charlesfield Four LLC, NYC

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Martin Bland
Collection Manager
Brooklyn NY
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Martin,
You can buy a few portable humidifiers to your zones. Most important, to emptying it on time and changing fitters, if you see a mold presence. Regularly check a HOBO Temperature/RH logger sensor, try to keep temperature range 60 F - 77 F degree and RH 50% with minimal fluctuations according to ASHRAE recommendations for museums, galleries, archives, and libraries. 
Best,
Lev Chesnov
HVAC Control technician and part time worker at the Brooklyn Historical Society Museum. 
lchesnov@gmail.com

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Lev Chesnov
Facilities Assistant
Brooklyn Historical Society
Brooklyn NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-05-2019 08:34 AM
From: Erin Richardson
Subject: Environmental issues, Private Collection

I would suggest contacting Applebaum and Himmelstein in New York. The firm has many years of experience in preventative conservation environments for public and private collections as well as direct conservation treatment of individual artworks.  They will be well familiar with the challenges of managing collections in residential environments.

Appelbaum & Himmelstein, Conservators and Consultants

Appelbaum & Himmelstein, Conservators and Consultants		remove preview
Appelbaum & Himmelstein, Conservators and Consultants We are proud to announce that in 2018 the firm of Appelbaum & Himmelstein will celebrate its 46th Anniversary ! Our two partners, Barbara Appelbaum and Paul Himmelstein - the firm's sole members - provide a wide range of art conservation services including treatment of individual paintings and objects, and consultation on various aspects of collections care. View this on Appelbaum & Himmelstein, Conservators and Consultants >

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Erin Richardson PhD
Principal
Erin Richardson Consulting
Cooperstown NY

Original Message:
Sent: 02-04-2019 12:02 PM
From: Martin Bland
Subject: Environmental issues, Private Collection

Good day Colleagues...

May I request access to your combined knowledge for the following issue please?
I work for a private collection of contemporary art.
The main residence of this collection has no central HVAC system, radiators and window cooling units.
This creates many zones.
In winter radiator heat creates an intensely dry environment.
The library in particular has this issue as the volume of paper contributes.
I have been asked to remedy the issue by placing a humidifier in the room.
I hesitate to do this as it can create other issues.

My question then is:
Are people aware of teams (perhaps conservators) that will visit collections; look at data (from say Hobo Readers) and make recommendations conducive to the preservation of artworks on site?
The collection is located in the NY Metropolitan area.

any advice would be most welcome, Thank you all.
I may be reached directly at amandtjtart@gmail.com
Martin Bland, Collections Manager,
Charlesfield Four LLC, NYC

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Martin Bland
Collection Manager
Brooklyn NY
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