https://www.monumentaacf.com/welcome daily 1.0 2022-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bf309d46c3c410fdf9cc34/1472491155320-3AVT4RKJCVZ2Y7D5XACQ/Aro+Ha_1183.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1541360543887-7EJ8NSC6FT825TZ7GZDY/22+DT+waxing.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1545163009804-92W8D8MTXV5NXRSEYM6G/DSC07350.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1583281651530-J5PW6K6QZ4GNJ1VU4357/IMG_1183.jpeg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1583281772303-1WH6ASNAMVKPWY8WY866/31+DT+applying+consolidant.jpg Welcome https://www.monumentaacf.com/new-index daily 0.75 2025-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1657379362256-VGOAMVZVURNEJ59DXU3R/IMG_9219.JPG projects index https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547584884579-TBKZP8ZEIRB6K0LEDWBG/61%2BAT%2Boverall.jpg projects index - Kneeling Woman Ralph Stackpole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547570712053-ENQEXR5GDIREX10DA75Y/Banner+image.jpg projects index - Alter Ego Issac Witkin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547589419415-2QAS07T4BIM9IYQGIQSL/IMG_5032.jpg projects index - Untitled Donald Judd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547589524890-VJO5NSRMZ9C2HF90KSNR/IMG_6390.jpg projects index - Love Wall Robert Indiana https://www.monumentaacf.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-11-28 https://www.monumentaacf.com/staff daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1579103184203-RKDZFYJ5SC9N0XNJ9FY6/IMG_9315%2Bcopy.jpg STAFF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547653090494-60MS3PDW2WJ5UF3AT44K/Abigail%2Bpic%2B2.jpg STAFF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547589780714-6DEZ0H3ABSRJZNI9PX8Y/IMG_5402.jpg STAFF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/de709745-770f-45ca-8565-d42b6dc54a6a/IMG_1361.jpg STAFF - Chris DiFrancesco Operations Manager & Conservation Specialist Chris has worked as a conservation technician since 2004 for Rand Atelier. As its first employee, he has been intimately involved with all aspects of the business and its development. For Monumenta, his wide-ranging experience in the arts and management is a key element behind the scenes - from project management, operations, and logistics to financial management, tax, and compliance matters. Chris is an honors graduate of the University of California (BA, Music) and is a professional musician who tours the USA and Europe several times a year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/ac0f5506-64e0-4b25-83ea-10af6df0f80a/Picture1.jpg STAFF - Peter Kirkiles Peter Kirkiles Senior Conservation Technician BFA from Tufts University. MFA from The Cranbrook Academy of Art. Peter has 30 years of experience in art and architectural fabrication. He maintains his own studio practice - www.peterkirkiles.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/c299a4cc-daa4-422b-8331-a899b9517731/IMG_5428.jpg STAFF - Frank Ingrao Senior Conservation Technician Frank is Monumenta’s lead painter. With over 45 years of experience he is a master of his craft and has built a reputation for precision, consistency, and an uncompromising commitment to quality. His award winning custom show car design, fabrication, and finishing for classic cars has been documented in numerous publications, including Hot Rod Magazine, Car Culture Deluxe, and Rod & Custom Magazine. Frankie’s knowledge of surface preparation, custom finishes, and contemporary high performance coating systems makes him an invaluable asset on any project. His skills have addressed the surfaces and finishings of works by Louise Nevelson, Alexander Calder, George Sugarman, James Rosati, and Karel Appel - to name a few. Known for his eye for detail and dedication to craftsmanship, Frankie continues to set the standard in the industry while passing on his skills and work ethic to the next generation of painters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/de688677-eb06-4a47-9364-164f6ee11783/IMG_0496.jpeg STAFF - Fabienne Powell Rafi DiFrancesco Sculpture Conservation Technician Rafi splits his time between Monumenta and SUNY Purchase where he is working on a Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration. He takes after his father and is a talented musician with proficiency in percussion and keyboards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/d7a1f7ad-e4f3-47dd-b05e-d1ed706d9951/20210629_134109.jpg STAFF - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/9ba2132d-422f-4b9a-9a4d-c149fc8421fa/Bennett.JPG STAFF - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/bffadf51-0065-4ed2-8d61-161ff1db328d/IMG_1313+2.jpg STAFF - Louise Dewhirst Studio Manager & Conservation Technician Louise recently retired from 38 years of practice as a General Dentist. Her BS is in Psychobiology from the University of Southern California and her DDS is from the University of California, San Francisco. Louise’s lifelong love of art and her dental skills with metals, resins, mimicry and color matching brought Abigail to hire her as a part time conservation technician starting in 2008. She also worked with Rand Atelier on maintenance of the sculpture collection at NY’s Empire State Plaza. Louise is pleased to be a part of the Monumenta team. She knits, has an Airbnb guesthouse, and is working on hiking all 35 of the Catskill peaks over 3500 feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/016c4d3c-3307-4784-9ead-ec216658db50/IMG_6392.jpeg STAFF - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/cb43b597-b677-4d77-a963-30f8054170a4/IMG_0419.JPG STAFF - Rafi DiFrancesco SARAH MCGREGOR Assistant Sculpture Conservator Sarah has a masters degree in Art History and a Certificate in Art Conservation from the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University and a Bachelors degree in Art History from Boston University. She has worked as an Objects Conservator at The Frick Collection and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Experience at the MET includes conservation and reinstallation of Greek and Roman Galleries and the Islamic Galleries. Sarah has a strong interest in stone, ceramic and metals, in particular, Roman metalworking techniques. Currently residing in Millbrook, NY with her daughter, husband, and two cats she followed her daughter’s interest in horseback riding and now actively rides. https://www.monumentaacf.com/services daily 0.75 2025-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547578550268-LZLXBNJL0UJ049Y9UAG4/IMG_20180629_143830+2.jpg SERVICES https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1b5633f0-ef9c-4792-be86-71aed9230fcd/IMG_8114.JPG SERVICES - Care and Maintenance A conservation-minded, custom maintenance plan is made by Monumenta’s staff for each artwork based on need and material type. Work is undertaken by trained Conservation Technicians following all pertinent safety protocols. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/00da1882-1b92-419d-a55e-9b635613ba35/IMG_0986.jpg SERVICES - Collection Care Monumenta also offers a comprehensive service for the care of private and institutional collections. This includes condition surveys and prioritization of condition to create a Collection Care Plan (CCP). The CCP is created in consult with owners so they can budget for maintenance needs and forthcoming conservation treatments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1548254401184-AV4NDYR3U3HJCNJYMLOE/IMG_9858.JPG SERVICES - Monumenta’s Facilities When artworks require conservation treatment, Monumenta provides either onsite or in-house treatment in one of our two large-scale conservation facilities. Necessary equipment and certified staff are on hand to safely handle the artworks. https://www.monumentaacf.com/about daily 0.75 2022-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547586424587-QT2YDEAKCEMU761BJQTE/IMG_6006.JPG ABOUT US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547581756249-80JVZU1VUTP5W24EMSTQ/IMG_20180629_143828.jpg ABOUT US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1764352680114-NUQ4WRDIZJ0AI22LO1FD/IMG_1089.JPG ABOUT US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547581750735-NFBLY7Y1MWBNKTRB1L01/22+DT+waxing.jpg ABOUT US https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1764352772998-251N41WDRO20X98E4DTE/IMG_1906.JPG ABOUT US https://www.monumentaacf.com/kneelingwoman daily 0.75 2019-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547655227279-D9WMOAGBLXNIPJXRX1L4/01+BT+.JPG Kneeling Woman - Ralph Stackpole Before treatment, showing years of biological growth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1533844219560-NFKXHRBHYHS47SHCEIBJ/31+DT+applying+consolidant.jpg Kneeling Woman - Ralph Stackpole During treatment, applying stone consolidant https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547655277717-EZ92U3ZGV9I6QN4ZH03F/61%2BAT%2Boverall.jpg Kneeling Woman - Ralph Stackpole After treatment https://www.monumentaacf.com/untitled daily 0.75 2019-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547651439289-QK58A1Z9GL6RFN75ZH7L/01+BT+2+Front.jpg Untitled - Donald Judd Example of surface etched by old polish residue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547651235567-4VZWEQGCDOFRP3VA5KJ5/02+tests.JPG Untitled - Donald Judd Mock cleaning tests to establish treatment protocol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547651249150-2PIPYHMZ8EL2OFUFB3KY/03+.jpg Untitled - Donald Judd Spring holding acrylic in place and broken solder join https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547651269280-L28LOTC1JQYNVCWT8MGN/05.JPG Untitled - Donald Judd After treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547651270006-W7GQK6YYZKTRK9D43OEX/IMG_0117.JPG Untitled - Donald Judd After treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547651280193-EE8SRX75L60ZMP41V1BV/IMG_5031.jpg Untitled - Donald Judd After installation https://www.monumentaacf.com/alterego daily 0.75 2019-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547656411423-LC2LROPJIKEFM2MBAEAN/23-Witkin-BT+copy.JPG Alter Ego - Isaac Witkin Before treatment with surface damages and fading https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547576352105-VOYTHJYMUFRMK2TUHBNP/24-Witkin-BT+copy.JPG Alter Ego - Isaac Witkin Before treatment with surface damages and fading https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547656460653-YI8XB090D51OANM1AD5I/35-Witkin+DT+color+matching.jpg Alter Ego - Isaac Witkin During color and sheen matching using archival images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547576831332-EOXBD2Z2MZBW9E4K99YL/41-Witkin+DT.JPG Alter Ego - Isaac Witkin During priming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547656498354-9ICJ494BNZDLYTYE4FO3/66-Witkin-AT.JPG Alter Ego - Isaac Witkin After treatment with high performance coatings https://www.monumentaacf.com/lovewall daily 0.75 2019-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547656124019-Y2KZC8PH0KXAY9SK9353/01+BT+transportBIGJPEG.jpg copy of witkin Before treatment in transport https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547650249979-8LHTN5ZF5C1L35XYLF42/17+BT+lower+sectionBIGJPG.jpg copy of witkin Lower section before treatment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547650315230-G7UVK07GIC76Z2CJ45M1/50+DT+Tests+Lower+SectionBIGJPG.jpg copy of witkin Lower section cleaning tests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547650382380-DPZDGDJTKM6JXKPHOO2O/65+DT+cleaningBIGJPG.jpg copy of witkin During treatment cleaning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547650427670-DN3Y7AKM2MKQM5E2Z2MX/88+DT+Loctaion+A+drilling+weep+holeBIGJPG.jpg copy of witkin During treatment drilling a weep hole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547656203413-S3STNCCCVF95RJ6O52L1/125+AT+in+galleryBIGJPG.jpg copy of witkin After treatment displayed in gallery https://www.monumentaacf.com/project-pics-copy daily 0.75 2022-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1551200865573-Y0G4QJXIN87KB235JI98/IMG_2155.JPG Project Pics (Copy) - White Cascade Alexander Calder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547584884579-TBKZP8ZEIRB6K0LEDWBG/61%2BAT%2Boverall.jpg Project Pics (Copy) - Kneeling Woman Ralph Stackpole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547570712053-ENQEXR5GDIREX10DA75Y/Banner+image.jpg Project Pics (Copy) - Alter Ego Issac Witkin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547589419415-2QAS07T4BIM9IYQGIQSL/IMG_5032.jpg Project Pics (Copy) - Untitled Donald Judd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a34148d80bd5e46ece034da/1547589524890-VJO5NSRMZ9C2HF90KSNR/IMG_6390.jpg Project Pics (Copy) - Love Wall Robert Indiana