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Category Archives: Painting on canvas
A Section of Santa Barbara Mission Original 1785 Lienzo Mural Restored And On Display
I’ve posted previously about the exciting research, fundraising and mural conservation efforts for an extremely important and historic element of the main chapel of the Santa Barbara Mission. The 1786 backdrop was designed with architectural features, statues and lots of … Continue reading
Posted in Historic Buildings - Construction Sites, Historic Preservation, In Lab, Murals, Painting on canvas
Tagged Earthquake Damage of Murals
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Rediscovering The Important Genius of The Woman Who Broke The Mold of French Fine Art High Society At The End Of The 1880’s, Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann
Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann was born in Poland of German parents, who painted in Italy, was adored in France, admitted to the harems of the Ottomans and got away with creating erotic paintings of mermaids. She is considered an important figure in opening … Continue reading
Posted in In Lab, Painting on canvas
Tagged restore a painting
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You Think Your Art Has Faded? Maybe Not.
Fading of art is something about which I get a lot of questions. Some of the types of items that I notice fade the fastest and of which there is the biggest change of color are: Many Asian cultural items … Continue reading
Posted in In Lab, Painting on canvas, Saving Public Art
Tagged Fading
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Restore Heirloom Paintings? Treasured but worth it? Orange County, CA
A quick client’s testimonial in Orange County, CA for the restoration of a family heirloom painting. But, was it worth it? What is junk and what is a treasure? Is it authentic? What is something worth? This is the mystery … Continue reading
Posted in In Lab, Painting on canvas, Professional activities
Tagged Restore heirlooms
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A Ripped Oil Painting, Salt Lake City; Pets and Art, Antiques and Collectibles Do Not Mix
It’s one thing to teach your kids not to play rough around your favorite painting hanging in your house, but it would probably be a lot harder to teach your pets the same thing. Even the most well-behaved dog doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Disaster/Emergency Response, FACL in the media, In Lab, Painting on canvas
Tagged rip repair
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Preparing for the Henrietta Berk Retrospective at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University
This article is about preparing newly rediscovered important artwork from the 1960s Post WWII Abstract Expressionist Bay Area for the Henrietta Berk Retrospective at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University. Collaborating and consulting experts for the exhibition are Steven … Continue reading
Posted in Consultations, In Lab, Painting on canvas, Professional activities, Travel
Tagged painting conservation
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New “Twists” on Authenticating Artwork
Identifying Art Fakes and Challenging Art Forgers with High Tech As an art conservator, I am asked once a week (or more) to technically examine artwork in the hopes of “authenticating” it. Most of these requests come from people that … Continue reading
Posted in Consultations, Painting on canvas, Professional activities, Research and Authentication
Tagged Authenticating Art
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Treasured Collectibles in a Pile of Stuff… Las Vegas, Art Restoration Testimonial
Busted up Early American Art I couldn’t believe the valuable collectibles I found in a pile of stuff a couple of weeks ago! I was amazed!! Besides the unexpected treasures, I also found neglect and bad judgment of packers and … Continue reading
Posted in Disaster/Emergency Response, In Lab, Insurance, Painting on canvas
Tagged shipping damage of art
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Early Utah Artist Masterpiece Painting Restored
Usually visitors slid into and out of the Cache County Courthouse unaware that there was an incredibly valuable painting by renown early Utah artist Minerva Teichert hanging on the back wall. Or maybe they took note or were even alarmed … Continue reading
Posted in FACL in the media, In Lab, Painting on canvas
Tagged Minerva Teichert
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