Comparison before and after cleaning and revarnishing Paint loss Close-up of the paint layer Detail after cleaning, showing the clarified paint surface and subtle original colours The portrait after conservation
Restoring the glow
Integrating worn gilding There are several approaches to integrating worn gilding, depending on the object, the extent of the losses and the desired visual effect. In this case, I chose to use watercolour to subtly tone the worn areas, harmonising them with the surrounding gilding while preserving the original surface…