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All the preparations are complete…facing the paint All the preparations are complete…facing the painting, removing from stretcher, removing patches, removing old fills where possible, impregnation and new loom preparation…that’s all!! Now to the main event…
To full process of conserving, cleaning and restor To full process of conserving, cleaning and restoring this handsome chap. He has had all sorts of minor previous work but the time has come to do it all properly to be enjoyed as he should be without all those surface distortions.
One little word -Fills- takes time, skill and pati One little word -Fills- takes time, skill and patience to get absolutely perfect. If it’s not super perfect when you finish the whole process it is this aspect that usually disappoints more than anything else.
There is no such thing as correct framing… you can There is no such thing as correct framing… you can correctly match a frame to the origin and date of the painting but it has always relied more heavily on fashion and personal choice. … as it has done so over the centuries.
Differing types of artists canvases vs more modern Differing types of artists canvases vs more modern synthetic conservation materials
If you like boats and history this post is made fo If you like boats and history this post is made for you!! So much history is wrapped up with these marine portraits and I didn’t even show you Naval ship portraiture…may be next time.
Useful specialist conservation tools includes a ho Useful specialist conservation tools includes a hot table. These have a controllable heat and vacuum function and also offer a solution when using  the more modern relining process involving beva adhesive which is an alternative method to the traditional glue paste method. I use it for pretreating distorted canvases and the occasional beva lining
A few useful pointers for identifying the differen A few useful pointers for identifying the difference between carved and compo frames. I’m sure many out there will have other useful tips on this…. Do drop them in the comments below ⤵️
Making a carved and gilded frame @johndaviesframin Making a carved and gilded frame @johndaviesframing
Compo Vs carved frames…what’s the differences and Compo Vs carved frames…what’s the differences and advantages of both types.
Why 19th century engagings and lithographs appears Why 19th century engagings and lithographs appears which crisper and sharper….a chance discovery while trying to find a light, strong and durable paper to make portable small bibles. This new wonder paper , called India paper, wasn’t from India at all but China and Japan and derived from bamboo ….but it was traded through the East India company.
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Tackling 2 very different problems on 2 canvases o Tackling 2 very different problems on 2 canvases of different ages and origins.
Joining this broken 17th century panel offers a re Joining this broken 17th century panel offers a really good insight into a few of the finer points of early oak panels
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Little important details in family portraits and w Little important details in family portraits and what makes them so ‘valuable’ to that family
Apologies for going down this particular worm-hole Apologies for going down this particular worm-hole of detail …normal service will resume shortly!
This adorable family portrait c1810 by Maria Spils This adorable family portrait c1810 by Maria Spilsbury fully restored and to be appreciated again….but it would be too simple just to talk about that…it’s the nuts and bolts on the reverse that really interest me
Unwrapping a group of early 18th century family po Unwrapping a group of early 18th century family portraits that haven’t seen the light of day for decades is always a thrill…just perhaps we will uncover something a bit special 🙏🏻
Rather like the paintings that we restore, frames Rather like the paintings that we restore, frames come with a multitude of differing issues that require very particular treatments.

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