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Even Trash Can Be Turned Into Art Treasure with Proper Conservation
Shockingly, this stunning piece was found flaking and dingy in the garbage! An inept attempt was made to “restore” it that involved an abundant application of wax to hold the painting together and a...
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Ripped/Punctured Oil Painting Looks Worse After Patch Job!
Sweet Barbizon picture of mother and child looks worse after “restoration” and will look even worse with time! The painting was damaged because of poor handling or bad storage. Then someone, probably...
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Why Do We Touch an Oil Paint That is Flaking?
One of the biggest problems people have is to resist the temptation of touching an oil painting that is flaking. I have been amused to witness even the seasoned experienced collectors be rate...
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Cracking and damaged paintings caused by stretcher bars
Cracking of paintings and damage cause by stretcher bars. There are 3 types of cracks of Fine Art that are directly related to stretcher bars. First photograph shows diagonal cracking that will form in...
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Hidden flaking can be knocked off when dusting
Hard to see flakes knocked off by cleaning lady when dusting. The photograph looks like it is in perfect condition without any cracks or problems evident. However in the trees to the left, there are 6...
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Plains Indians Encampment Water Damage in Garage
As can be seen in the photograph, this painting by Fredrick Schaefer was sitting on the floor of the garage when 3 in. of water flooded the area causing the paint to flake off and destroying the gesso...
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