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Each painting has its own ageing characteristics. The conservator is a master of conservation and restoration techniques that allow the works to be preserved while respecting their integrity.
The restoration of paintings encompasses a wide variety of ancient techniques in combination with modern methods derived from chemical techniques and developments.
The techniques for oil on canvas paintings:
- Cleaning and lightening of varnish
- Stabilisation of paint layers
- Repair of fractures, impacts and tears (wire to wire, yokes and canvas linings)
- Fill and retouch paint loss
- Pictorial reintegration
- Varnish (matt, satin, gloss)
Current techniques for wood panel paintings :
- Batten support systems
- Pest control and management
- Transferral
Current techniques for paintings on paper :
- Repairing tears
- Retouching of drawings, pastels, gouaches watercolours and enhanced photos
- Mould treatment
- Immersion
Conservation Techniques
Before / After example
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