Condition
Condition - 2017
The sculptures appeared structurally sound. Dust and grime had built up on the surfaces, concentrating in areas where water pools. The protective wax coating applied in 1993 had significantly deteriorated. The Offerings of Peace had localised staining possibly caused by iron pins in the armature. The staining had reached beneath the wax and patina to the parent metal.
Treatment
Treatment - 2017
Work included:
- Surface cleaning
- Removing wax coating
- Inspecting and testing corrosion
- Corrosion treatment
- Reducing iron corrosion staining
- Inspecting the plugs in the armature
- Localised inpainting in areas with damaged patina
- Applying a wax coating and local application of pigmented wax coating
Condition and Treatment - 2020
The protective wax coating ICS applied in 2017 had begun deteriorating in localised areas. Dust and grime had built up again on the surfaces, concentrating in the same areas where water pools. There was evidence of chloride corrosion in cracks and crevices.
- Surface cleaning
- Mechanical removal of sections of deteriorated wax coating
- Removing active corrosion and debris
- Corrosion treatment
- Localised application of wax coating
Before treatment
After treatment
