Antique Paintings have some very special needs due to the passage of time. Art Conservation goes beyond the mere restoration of the appearance of an object it also encompasses the preservation and history of our heritiage. Please view some Before & After examples below:
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The painting of the rooster had extreme crackle, and the paint was lifting from the ground support
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The painting had been re-lined on a vacuum table. A clear surface coating was applied after cleaning which enhanced the vibrant colors
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This 18th Century portrait was water damaged, and the pigments had been eaten by mold
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The portrait was cleaned and stabilized. Inpainting was performed with historic pigments
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This sea-scape was painted on a wooden panel, and the lead ground was cupping and flaking due to expansion and contraction of the wood
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The painting was cleaned of nicotine and yellowing varnish. The cupping paint was laid down and flattened onto the support and secured with molten conservation adhesive.
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Posted on
Tue, November 16, 2010
by Peggy Van Witt