Fine Art Conservation & Restoration. Est. 1850. Boston & Beverly, Massachusetts Antique French Theatrical Poster (after restoration)

After flattening and mending, the work no longer suffers from the ravages of time.]]> Antique French Theatrical Poster (after restoration)

After flattening and mending, the work no longer suffers from the ravages of time.]]> St. George and the Dragon by Albrecht Durer (before restoration)

This wood engraving by Albrecht Durer has deteriorated over time. Stains and overall discoloration due to acidic content have become distracting to the image.]]> St. George and the Dragon by Albrecht Durer (before restoration)

This wood engraving by Albrecht Durer has deteriorated over time. Stains and overall discoloration due to acidic content have become distracting to the image.]]> St. George and the Dragon by Albrecht Durer (after restoration)

The spots have been removed and the acid in the paper has been neutralized. This acidic content caused discoloration and premature deterioration of the artwork.]]> St. George and the Dragon by Albrecht Durer (after restoration)

The spots have been removed and the acid in the paper has been neutralized. This acidic content caused discoloration and premature deterioration of the artwork.]]> Portrait of a Man (before restoration)

This handsome portrait is in rough shape. It is covered with dirt, grime and discolored varnish. The surface has abundant raised crackle and cupping, causing distracting irregularities in the surface plane. There are paint losses scattered over the surface and, without treatment in the near future, more will follow, diminishing both the appearance and value of the painting.]]> Portrait of a Man (before restoration)

This handsome portrait is in rough shape. It is covered with dirt, grime and discolored varnish. The surface has abundant raised crackle and cupping, causing distracting irregularities in the surface plane. There are paint losses scattered over the surface and, without treatment in the near future, more will follow, diminishing both the appearance and value of the painting.]]> Portrait of a Man (after restoration)

The painting after complete restoration. All of the distractions have been corrected, leaving the viewer to focus on the sitter's personality and the artist's skill, not the condition of the painting.]]> Portrait of a Man (after restoration)

The painting after complete restoration. All of the distractions have been corrected, leaving the viewer to focus on the sitter's personality and the artist's skill, not the condition of the painting.]]> Mother and Daughter by Ivan Olinski (before restoration)

This painting exhibits yellowed varnish and a paint film which is cracked and lifting.]]> Mother and Daughter by Ivan Olinski (before restoration)

This painting exhibits yellowed varnish and a paint film which is cracked and lifting.]]> Mother and Daughter by Ivan Olinski (after restoration)

With the yellow tonality gone, the soft greens and vibrant auburns can now be appreciated. Also, the pronounced cracked and lifting paint film has been set down.]]> Mother and Daughter by Ivan Olinski (after restoration)

With the yellow tonality gone, the soft greens and vibrant auburns can now be appreciated. Also, the pronounced cracked and lifting paint film has been set down.]]> Woman and Child by Hughes Merle (before restoration

This salon painting is by the nineteenth century academic painter Hughes Merle. Merle was a student of the leader of the French Academy, William Bouguereau. He was such a talented student that Bouguereau entrusted Merle with instructing his wife. In the example seen here before treatment, one can see the discolored varnish that gives the painting an overly hot look. In addition to the muddy tonality, the crackle and raised cupping detract significantly from the bucolic image and the artist's highly accomplished technique.]]> Woman and Child by Hughes Merle (before restoration

This salon painting is by the nineteenth century academic painter Hughes Merle. Merle was a student of the leader of the French Academy, William Bouguereau. He was such a talented student that Bouguereau entrusted Merle with instructing his wife. In the example seen here before treatment, one can see the discolored varnish that gives the painting an overly hot look. In addition to the muddy tonality, the crackle and raised cupping detract significantly from the bucolic image and the artist's highly accomplished technique.]]> Woman and Child by Hughes Merle (after restoration

The painting after undergoing treatment. The painting was cleaned and lined. The cracking and cupping are no longer visible, and the colors have the cooler tonality that the artist intended. The painting's beauty is now evident for all to see.]]> Woman and Child by Hughes Merle (after restoration

The painting after undergoing treatment. The painting was cleaned and lined. The cracking and cupping are no longer visible, and the colors have the cooler tonality that the artist intended. The painting's beauty is now evident for all to see.]]>