by Conservation

10/22/2020

behind the scenes, objects conservation, decorative arts, art conservation, gilding conservation, aluminum leaf, conservation

This week in objects conservation we return to the 1920’s Paul Theodore Frankl mirror. The aluminum leaf on the base and frame is easily abraded and during its use, suffered from normal wear and tear.

by Conservation

1/9/2020

gilt furniture, furniture conservation, rococo, art conservation, behind the scenes

This week in objects conservation we return to the 1740’s Rococo gilt table.

by Conservation

5/2/2019

objects conservation, art conservation, museum conservation, japanese art, japanese tobacco box, behind the scenes, conservation

It is hard to imagine this arrangement of wooden fragments as a three-dimensional object, that’s why it has been in the conservation lab receiving some much needed attention.