Broken Art Restoration

Museum Quality invisible Repair

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Vanitas is a Latin word meaning “vanity” and loosely translates to the transient nature of earthly life. The theme was widely used in art throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. This bust is severely damaged.

Step 1

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Examine all broken sections.


Step 2

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After broken sections of chest and shoulders have been drilled, pinned and reassembled the head is examined for a proper fit and reattached.


Step 3

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Steel pins are applied to interior cavity for extra support. A temporary wooden structure is required during the restoration process.


Step 4

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Bust is ready for surface preparation.


Step 5

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Large cracks are filled with conservation material.


Step 6

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All areas of repair are then color matched. The result is invisible restoration. Note; chipped edges around collar and chest plate were not a result of recent damage and therefore were not restored at the request of the owner.

Chilotherium is an extinct genus of Rhinoceros living 13.7 to 3.4 million years ago, existing for approximately 10.3 million years. This Dinosaur skull, measuring approximately 28” in length by 16” in height was severely damaged in transit.

Step 1

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Examine and secure all unstable areas of upper skull which include eye sockets, nasal cavity, cheek bones and upper teeth.


Step 2 and 3

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Align and secure 2 large broken sections of lower jaw.


Step 4

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All damaged areas are stabilized with interior pins and appropriate conservation adhesives.


Step 5

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Open losses and joins are then filled with color matched conservation materials to create an invisible repair.

Life-size Art Deco sculpture restored for Chicago's historic Green Mill jazz club.

She has been nicknamed “Stella” by the jazz musicians which have played there, as in the song, “Stella by Starlight”.

Step 1

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Severe damage to the surface with missing sections. Piece must be carefully examined to determine part replacement and overall condition treatment of surface.


Step 2

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Detail of part replacement to eye, hair and breast.


Step 3

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Detail of part replacement to hair.


Step 4

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Preparation of surface for color match.


Step 5

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Color match glaze and texture. Result is invisible restoration without compromising original finish and age.

36” 19th Century Italian Terra Cotta Sculpture

5 detailed stages of invisible restoration.

Step 1

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Severe damage to sculpture. Piece must be carefully examined to determine losses and structural damage.


Step 2

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Reassemble existing parts and stabilize.


Step 3

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Replace all missing sections including large cracks and chip losses.


Step 4

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Prepare surface of all treated areas for color match.


Step 5

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Color match glaze and texture. Result is invisible restoration.

 

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