Paul Gratz is owner and head conservator of the Gratz Gallery and Conservation Studio, located in Bucks County's historic and beautiful Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Specializing in the conservation of oil paintings and gilt frames for more than twenty years, Mr. Gratz's formal training began at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and was developed through various apprenticeships with some of the nation's most respected art conservators. While at the Academy, Mr. Gratz studied with the esteemed Louis Sloane, the conservator and artist Joseph Amarotico, and the unparalleled instructor, Arthur DeCosta.

Paul was also fortunate to work alongside, Gustav Berger, a conservation pioneer and the inventor of BEVA, a material that has revolutionized reversible museum quality conservation. Today, Paul leads a team of skilled artisans in combining modern techniques with Old World craftsmanship to offer the finest in treatment for oil paintings, murals and gilt objects. Since 1982 Gratz has provided his services to museums, historical societies, universities, churches and many private collections.