Ceramic Duck
This polychrome earthenware duck was damaged in a fall. Pieces were adhered back together using an acrylic adhesive. Losses and chips along break edges were filled with a spackling compound and toned to match surrounding areas using lightfast acrylic paints.
Terrestrial Globe
The focus of treatment for this 30-inch W. & A. K. Johnston terrestrial globe was to safely remove the old, yellowed varnish that was obscuring the surface of the globe and replace it with a new varnish that will age well over time. Great care was taken to ensure that the globe maintained its aged character.
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The focus of treatment for this 30-inch W. & A. K. Johnston terrestrial globe was to safely remove the old, yellowed varnish that was obscuring the surface of the globe and replace it with a new varnish that will age well over time. Great care was taken to ensure that the globe maintained its aged character.
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Ivory Figurine
Painted Porcelain Plate |
Along with years of accumulated dirt and dust, this ivory figure grouping had suffered damage from a fall. Careful cleaning brightened the surface of the object considerably, and a conservation-grade adhesive specifically chosen for its compatibility with ivory was used to re-assemble the detached pieces.
The paint on this unique object was very unstable, flaking off the underlying porcelain surface at the slightest touch. A conservation-grade adhesive worked well to adhere the paint back down, and losses were inpainted with acrylic paint so that the image could once again be read as a whole. |
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2019
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