Acute Treatment
General RepairDate(s)
Apr 19, 2018Treatment Notes
Used a dental tool and pliers to remove hinge on bottom left edgeAcute Treatment
Adhesive Repair/RemovalDate(s)
Apr 19, 2018 - Apr 23, 2018Treatment Notes
Sanded old varnish and adhesive residue to get even sheen. Brushed on furniture scratch polish (2 layers on all sides and 1 layer on bottom). Let dry, added another layer of scratch cover to all wooden sides. Buffed with "kim" wipes.Acute Treatment
StabilizationDate(s)
Apr 26, 2018Treatment Notes
Smooth wrinkles on "madonna" side of diptych. Moisten glass film with distilled water. Place layer of holytex against diptych image surface, then moisten side of glass film (padded wrap), then add weight. Leave for 5 min, then smooth wrinkles with large brush. Glue down small flap with methylcellulose.Acute Treatment
RetouchingDate(s)
Apr 26, 2018Treatment Notes
Restore color along edges with watercolor pens.Acute Treatment
Varnish / RemovalDate(s)
Apr 26, 2018Treatment Notes
Varnish all surfaces with Golden polymer varnish UVLS Satin (2 coats)Acute Treatment
Structural SupportDate(s)
Apr 27, 2018Treatment Notes
Brushed wood glue on small silver finishing nails and gently hammered into the hinge with tacking hammer. Applied gilt cream to nails to match hinge. Took final photos.