Dirt deposition on the painting surface has a tendency to give the painting a grey, dull appearance. It may consist of dust from the environment, as well as particulates from pollution in the air. Deposits from nicotine usually appear yellowish. Painting cleaning: ann.conservation@gmail.com or 07450008972
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The cleaning of a painting is an important part of remedial conservation as it can reveal a painting from a discoloured varnish and can remove previous deceptive restorations, exposing the original paint layers beneath. Fine art cleaning: ann.conservation@gmail.com or 07450008972
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Thread by thread reweaving of the tear may be possible in certain casses but for this painting, the missing part was much larger. Where individual threads are lost or no longer join together, threads may be taken from the canvas edge or a new or degradedfabricof similar thread type and…
Symptoms of an aging artwork can include: Flaking paint Discoloration Cracks Tented paint If you are noticing some of these signs of damage on your artwork, it is a good idea to bring it to a professional fine art restorer. On ageing varnish may become very yellow. This discolouration will…
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Fine art cleaning: ann.conservation@gmail.com or 07450008972
Fine art cleaning: ann.conservation@gmail.com or 07450008972
Over decades, dust, nicotine and airborne particles can settle between the fibres of the canvas, forming a greasy and dirty layer on the surface. The yellow and grey dirt that washes the painting’s colours together normally adheres to the surface too stubbornly for household cleaners. We have come across several…