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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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Careless Handling Often Causes Much More Damage Than Aging
Careless usage caused this sketched to be ruined This period print by Degas (1890 ish) ripped while careless owners tried to remove it from its framing. This paper was glued down directly to the...
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Cracks Cause By Heating Vents
Cracking badly! Keep art work away from heating vents that will cause cracking and flaking. (Same goes for active fireplaces), never use cleaning liquids on paintings,and last but not least, never try...
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Poor Storage causes damaged paintings
Two deep dents on the bottom of the painting This painting is not flaking or falling apart immediately. In other words, there is no emergency action needed to save the painting. So if these problems...
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House Grime and Yellowed Varnish on Oil Paintings- What Are Your Options?
This oil painting’s varnish is covered with grime and discolored- yellowed leaving the original colors dim and darker than the artist had originally intended. If you are thinking about whether you...
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Old Family Portraits – Ask yourself these 3 important questions!
I know my last post was about family portraits but you have GOT TO SEE this one! This family portrait was brought to us by the exhibits coordinator for the National archives and was really in sad...
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Shipping Damage of Heirlooms: Liquid Tide Detergent Disaster
By Arianna Spiller, FACL Intern A man and wife were being moved by her business; the moving company packing up all of their general belongings to go from Atlanta to Las Vegas. When the wife packed up...
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