One of the ways on establishing the country of origin of historical paintings is on the back…different countries established distinctly differing stretcher designs.

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One of the ways on establishing the country of origin of historical paintings is on the back…different countries established distinctly differing stretcher designs.

A historical archive stored secretly behind so many pictures that we unframe ... A snap shot and reminder of times past. One of those little treats that always surprises.

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A historical archive stored secretly behind so many pictures that we unframe ... A snap shot and reminder of times past. One of those little treats that always surprises.

The last stage of relining (conserving) this 19th century portrait….but an important last detail, and often much overlooked, is the need for a robust stretcher.

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The last stage of relining (conserving) this 19th century portrait….but an important last detail, and often much overlooked, is the need for a robust stretcher.

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…

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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 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.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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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 synthetic conservation materials

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Differing types of artists canvases vs more modern synthetic conservation materials

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.

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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 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

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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 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 ⤵️

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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 @johndaviesframing

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Making a carved and gilded frame @johndaviesframing