Candlestick Holders, Wooden Icon Diptych

Object/Artifact

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ACdR Conservation

Name/Title

Candlestick Holders, Wooden Icon Diptych

Entry/Object ID

#20, 21, 26

Conservation

Conservation Purpose

Disaster Recovery

Treatment

Acute Treatment

General Repair

Date(s)

Apr 19, 2018

Treatment Notes

Used a dental tool and pliers to remove hinge on bottom left edge

Acute Treatment

Adhesive Repair/Removal

Date(s)

Apr 19, 2018 - Apr 23, 2018

Treatment 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

Stabilization

Date(s)

Apr 26, 2018

Treatment 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

Retouching

Date(s)

Apr 26, 2018

Treatment Notes

Restore color along edges with watercolor pens.

Acute Treatment

Varnish / Removal

Date(s)

Apr 26, 2018

Treatment Notes

Varnish all surfaces with Golden polymer varnish UVLS Satin (2 coats)

Acute Treatment

Structural Support

Date(s)

Apr 27, 2018

Treatment 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.

Notes

Diptych Conservation