When art on canvas is damaged with a tear or a hole it
should not mean that it is destined for the trash heap. Over the past 20 years we have rehabilitated
dozens of canvases and in many cases you would have to look very hard to find
evidence of the prior damage. Often
times we can patch a small tear or hole, but if the damage is severe or the
canvas is very old and brittle we can attach the old canvas to a new linen
backing using a compound that adheres to the back of the old canvas. Imagine if you will, a new linen applied to
the old canvas using a heat activated compound (not unlike wax), penetrating
the new canvas and then through the old canvas and reaching the paint and
‘grabbing’ the old paint. This process
is beneficial especially if the paint is flaking from the canvas. We then can be aggressive in cleaning any
old varnish and dirt from the painting.
Then we can repair the tears, holes or damaged areas and touch up with
new matching paint.
Removing the old varnish is an important step in the
process. Even good quality varnish will
yellow with time, but it also protects the paint. So when the old varnish is removed you have a much fresher
painting and many darker areas seem to come to life. A new coat or two of varnish will enhance and protect the
completed restoration.
Prices will vary based on the amount of work being done, but
you can expect to pay an average of fifty cents to 1.00 per square inch.
We’re very good at what we do, so bring in your damaged art
and let us have a look.
Before and After example of oil painting on canvas restoration
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