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Small differences in the canvas create large diffe Small differences in the canvas create large differences in treatment and sometimes outcomes. The weave and type of canvas, in every painting, will make a difference to the treatment ….however small
The middle stage of re lining an old fragile and f The middle stage of re lining an old fragile and flaking canvas. This traditional method of relining has been used for hundreds of years across Europe and represents the conservation method for the vast majority of all those old masters you see in museums and collections.
Start to finish this gem of a painting by the 17th Start to finish this gem of a painting by the 17th century Dutch artist, Nicolaes Berchem, has been another of those wonderful restoration journeys where the results make everything worthwhile….I rather like my job!!
I’m not sure anyone has ever tried to convince y I’m not sure anyone has ever tried to convince you how exciting tacking edges can be…well…here goes!
Facing (and removing the facing) is one of those p Facing (and removing the facing) is one of those processes I see others do many times…other restorers have different methods…equally effective but here are a few of my fundamentals.
Sometimes the evidence you need to substantiate an Sometimes the evidence you need to substantiate an artist is overwhelming…this is a rare occasion when several Paintings by Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723) are all of the same sitter …and all have the same cast-iron provenance since the day they were painted. Surely no doubts now!
Palladian or Kent (after William Kent) frames were Palladian or Kent (after William Kent) frames were a reaction to the extravagance of baroque. Their design firmly based on our experience and love of Italian architecture.
Warm animal glue (last post) being applied….many Warm animal glue (last post) being applied….many apply this cold but there is an inherent pleasure of applying warm with wonderful smell and smoothness. No difference hot or cold to the eventual outcome but if you’re going to do it for a lifetime why not enjoy it!
This is our bed-rock glue recipe…in different co This is our bed-rock glue recipe…in different concentrations it becomes lining glue, size or even facing glue. It’s fully reversible and a joy to use. We have had de fungicide added to our jelly glue and other trace elements to help make it as perfect as possible (ace adhesives🇬🇧Birmingham). BTW 1 pint =0.568 litres & 1 lbs =0.454 kg.
We are fortune to come across many paintings by Hu We are fortune to come across many paintings by Hudson (he was a local artist) so we can see these little touches that make a true top class Hudson Vs an also ran. This formulaic way of painting ended with the next generation of artists…..like Hudsons’ pupil, sir Joshua Reynolds.
It might look horrendous to restore but we’ve pr It might look horrendous to restore but we’ve probably got most of the bits in the ‘box’ and once we have one good mould of each pattern we can treat it like making a new frame ….almost!
What’s the top consideration for you if you were What’s the top consideration for you if you were confronted with this decision….for some it’s not easy and all about the £€$….for others it’s about being a custodian for life of a picture …or simply the love or memory of it. 🖼️
You stay nice and warm and I’ll do the leg work….but it’s a must to see when you can….lovely calm and well designed interior as you would expect…the art…well …simply amazing!💫
Our days are littered with a multitude of little u Our days are littered with a multitude of little unique conundrums like this….I am so lucky to be surrounded by inventive and skilled colleagues who always have a ‘can do’ outlook.
A step by step journey of the restoration of this A step by step journey of the restoration of this English 18th century decorative painting……with the dramatic help of hans zimmer
The country of origin usually screams out from a p The country of origin usually screams out from a portrait however well travelled or trained the artist is…..many exceptions and curved balls but these portraits illustrate a general point
2 common problems and why we have to start by goin 2 common problems and why we have to start by going backwards to get the original canvases in a sound condition
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One of those wonderful tools that help us to get t One of those wonderful tools that help us to get the results we want…the hot table (vacuum bed)
Here we go …another wonderfully busy year ahead Here we go …another wonderfully busy year ahead so if you like what we do please continue to follow…and a few treats coming very soon!💫

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