Condition
The sculpture was in good condition overall, with the following issues noted:
- Light to medium scratching of the surface, especially where people lean into and climb on the sculpture at the central hole
- Small areas of surface corrosion
- Smudges, spotting, and other marks from people touching the surface of the sculpture and concrete plinth
- Film of grime from local marine and city environment
- Litter inside the sculpture
Treatment
- 2Access hatches were removed to allow for rubbis hremoval and cleaning of the interior
- The exterior of the sculpture was cleaned to remove marks, grime, and environmental film
- The edges of most of the larger holes and manyof the smaller holes were cleaned to remove original steel polish residue, grime, and environmental build up
- Tea-staining/corrosion on the exterior surface was reduced or removed, then buffed with microfibre cloths
- Corrosion on the interior surface of some of the small holes was removed using cotton swabs to avoid damaging the mirror polished surface
- The plinth was cleaned with water, sponge, and microfibre cloths to reduce soiling
Treatment outcomes
The statue looked refreshed and ready for another year of public display and handling.
Before treatment
After treatment
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