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Condition
Over the years the sculpture had lost the vast majority of its paint layer and had been over-painted several times. Various wooden elements had also been altered or replaced.
Treatment
- Consolidation of unstable paint
- Cleaning and removal of aged wax
- Removal of unstable additions applied to the sculpture during previous repairs
- Application of wax coating on wooden sections
- Infilling and inpainting of losses to the flesh areas of both the Madonna and Child.
- Inpainting was carried out using the tratteggio technique, where paint is applied in a succession of thin, vertical brush strokes using several similar colours to create a sense of transparency and vibrancy of tone. The aim is to ensure that inpainted areas are subtly reintegrated with the original paint work, whilst also recognisable as recent additions.
- Monitoring of environmental conditions in the area where the painting was displayed for 12 months following treatment.
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Before treatment
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After treatment
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