Repairing surface abrasions and paint losses Painting can be particularly vulnerable during transport Surface abrasions and localised paint losses The treatment began with a detailed condition assessment. The painting was examined under both normal and UV light to establish the extent of the damage. UV examination revealed several areas of…
Bringing the portrait back to life
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
Conservation of a Contemporary British painting
Stabilising the support and paint layer Contemporary paintings can present their own particular conservation challenges, especially when the support has become distorted or damaged over time. In this case, the artwork was executed on a fibreboard support which had become bowed and fractured in several areas, affecting the stability of…