CONSERVATION
Ancient Mastery · Modern Precision
OUR COMMITMENT
As the ultimate coordinate in global art conservation, Jin Yi Zhai inherits century-old imperial and museum-level conservation techniques while assembling the world's finest roster of conservation talent. Jin Yi Zhai is currently the only organization worldwide with the capability and technical expertise to handle the most precious and most technically demanding conservation projects of human civilization. We are not merely leaders in this field — we are the guardians of the brightest jewels of human civilization: the most important and precious works of Chinese painting and calligraphy. Your collection will be protected here with the highest scientific standards and the most devoted artistic care.
From objects born at the dawn of civilization to peerless masterpieces handed down through the ages, our team upholds the supreme mission of "preserving all of human civilization and returning to authenticity," ensuring that every procedure meets the highest international paradigm for cultural heritage protection.
CONSERVATION TIER SYSTEM
At Jin Yi Zhai, every project team — regardless of tier — is led personally by direct heirs of Liu Dingzhi. With a century of technical mastery, we ensure that every conservation plan carries the purest family soul of Jin Yi Zhai.
Expert Tier
Led by expert-level direct heirs with over twenty years of conservation experience, supported by a team of masterful conservators. Suited for valuable museum-grade collections or paintings of significant historical and artistic importance.
Rate: $400 / hour
Master Tier
Led by master-level direct heirs with over forty years of experience, forming a world-class team of conservators above the expert level. Suited for extremely rare, invaluable masterpieces, or conservation projects of exceptional technical complexity.
Rate: $900 / hour
Grand Master Collaborative Conservation
Assembling up to four grand master-level direct heirs of Liu Dingzhi, commanding a legendary conservation phalanx of fifteen expert-level conservators — the highest-level restoration team in the world today. Reserved exclusively for works of civilizational significance or monumental masterpieces of extreme difficulty; every procedure and decision is jointly reviewed and approved by the four masters.
As the ultimate expression of Jin Yi Zhai's conservation strength, this team mobilizes the core inherited power of the family — from micro-level fiber reinforcement to macro-level aesthetic reconstruction — ensuring that the restored collection will remain in peak condition for the next century.
Rate: By Consultation
*Note: This project requires submission of detailed academic background materials and condition reports. Commission may only commence after in-depth screening and consultation by the chief expert panel.Standard Conservation & Restoration
This is another epoch-making breakthrough project developed by Jin Yi Zhai through a century of experience in art conservation education — aimed at dismantling technical barriers passed down for millennia. We cordially invite you to visit our Research & Education section, where we explore the breadth and depth of ancient painting conservation together.
View Research & Education | RESEARCH & EDUCATIONACADEMIC CONSERVATION PROTOCOL
In-Depth Consultation & Assessment
Customized Plan & Agreement
Precision Conservation & Tracking
Archive Documentation & Delivery
Waitlist for Appointments
Thank you for your support of Jin Yi Zhai's century-old heritage and your dedication to the protection of Chinese painting art. Constrained by rigorous conservation hours and academic standards, our customized slots are extremely limited. All conservation teams for 2026 are currently fully booked. If you wish to entrust your collection to Jin Yi Zhai, we cordially invite you to join the waitlist, and we will reach out with a formal invitation as soon as slots become available.
Online Conservation Application
As all conservation teams are fully booked for 2026, the application channel is temporarily closed to ensure the quality of every commission.
Online Conservation Plan Application
Expert conservators will evaluate your collection's condition online and provide a customized conservation plan and technical roadmap. System under construction.