ART NOMURA / 野村美術 — Attraction in Kobe

SHORT VERSION: Im an American who had an antique scroll remounted here with amazing results (they even drasticaly teduced the harsh creasing on the artwork!). I took a chance on an overseas company, but I now have zero regrets, best choice I made. This business is trustworthy, friendly, and I'm thoroughly impressed and satisfying with their work.

*WORK: Remounting/Restoration of Scroll (Fixed Heavy Creasing too) *TIME: 4months *COST: Situation dependent. Mine was $700 at the mid range (including shipping, handling, time, labor, and materials) *SERVICE: Excellent. [Highly Recomend]

LONG VERSION: I purchased a 1917 Scroll in very poor condition from a private seller, who had played with angles and lighting in his seller photos to make it look better than what it was. I received it with the 3-ply paper surrounding the artwork was peeling and seperating; there were tares and what looked like bug holes; stains; and the main artwork was badly creased.

I searched everywhere for a company who could traditionally remount the artwork, as the integrity of the scroll as a whole threatened to damage the artwork further. This was a more difficult task than I thought, as American shops that did this were virtually non-existent (I even contacted The Chicago Art Institute's Restoration Department, who said they couldnt do it to standard but had a specialist in the Philippines who could,...he never responded to my queries)

I found this place online and was skeptical as it was overseas and I was worried about scammers or my scroll getting lost in transit.

Sending my scroll in was a risk, but turned out to be a fantastic decision. The artwork was uncreased, and remounted to my choise of 3 different silk backgrounds, maintaining the integrity of the artwork and making it look phenomenal, all while maintaining traditional mounting and appearence, honoring the original artwork. All in all it took 4 months to remount, they had constant and clear communication with me throughout, and I am very pleased with the...

Our gallery, Galerie Kommoss | East Asian Art, has been working with Yuuichi Nomura for many years on the restoration and remounting of many Japanese paintings, and his expertise continues to impress us with every project. Mr. Nomura possesses an exceptional sensitivity for traditional hanging scroll formats and a profound understanding of Japanese aesthetic and cultural contexts. His ability to restore and remount works with such authenticity and care ensures that each piece retains its historical integrity while regaining its original presence and beauty. Over the course of our projects, Mr. Nomura and his wife have carefully restored works by renowned artists such as Kumashiro Yūhi (1712–1773), Matsui Genchū (1752–1813), Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791–1875), and Sengai Gibon (1750–1837). In every case, his technical precision and aesthetic intuition have brought fragile and centuries-old paintings back to life while preserving their original character. Each restored work reflects his respect for the original artist’s intent and his ability to bring fragile materials back to life with remarkable skills. His professionalism, precision, and artistic insight make him an invaluable long-term partner for our gallery and for anyone seeking museum-quality restoration of...

Wonderful shop with beautiful, high-quality artworks. The staff were incredibly kind, patient, and helpful — they spent over two and a half hours showing me many pieces that matched my tastes and preferences. The lady assisting me spoke very good English, which made it much easier to understand my ideias regarding what I was looking for. Overall, a fantastic place for anyone who appreciates art. I’m really happy with my choices and look forward to coming back to Japan one day to bring home another special piece that reminds me of...