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Remarks: The battens of the cradle have shifted and are pushing out on the frame. The protruding bits of the battens shall be trimmed and the frame shall be realigned. (Condition analysis and treatment proposal: Shawn Digney-Peer)Notes
Overall Analysis: Treatment: Work done by Marina N. Yashina. The wood framing border was removed, as were the metal strips which had been attached by the previous restorer. These strips were originally applied to assist in mantaining the flatness of the wood panel. However, we found this to be no longer effectual. The top metal strip was no longer attached to the panel, and in several places, the metal screws were inbedded in the sides of the wood panel. In addition, the panel was in fact, warped. We did flatten the panel and construct a wood cradle, which was applied to the back of the panel. This cradle will stabilize the painting. The area on the back of the painting showing the artists' name and the inscription, was left exposed. This will not detract from the stability, and permits easy access for study.
The "shellac" previously applied to the back of the panel during the prior restoration, was mechanically removed.
The painting was properly cleaned, and the prior restorations, which were no longer adequate, were removed. The painting had been unevenly cleaned previously, and had been inpainted over unclean areas.
This painting was altered by the artist himself and the original composition was changed at some later point. Enclosed is a photograph showing the original composition.
Consolidation, particularly at the bottom right and left, was done wiht Beva D8. all areas of scratches and paint loss were filled wiht gesso.
Inpainting with dry pigments in PVA was done and the painting was varnished with Rembrandt and matte varnish.
A wood framing border was added for decorative purposes, and conforms to the original framing.
This painting is now stable, and can be lent for exhibits, if properly prepared and handled. We do advise against dryness in the environment in which it is to be exhibited and suggest that water be placed somewhere nearby at all times.
(N.B. All alterations in composition made by the original artist were left).Notes
Overall Analysis: Restored by Sheldon Keck, 1958. For detailed information see work sheet.