17790
Accession Number
967
Title Of Journal Book
A reassessment of the character of materials employed in mural restoration based on the study of laboratory samples and flood damaged frescoes
Collation
15 p.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Unpublished
Literature Level
Monographic
Meeting
ICOM Committee for Conservation Meeting = Reunion du Comite de l'ICOM pour la Conservation
Meeting City
Madrid
Abstract
Materials used as fresco fixatives, adhesives and supports were re-examined. Casein, calcium caseinate, polyvinyl acetate, methacrylate, calcium caseinate mixed with polyvinyl acetate, were observed. The author recommends calcium hydroxide, barium hydroxide, Primal (AC), or Paraloid B-72 as fixatives, and polyvinyl acetate (NPC), or Elvacite 2045 as adhesives for fresco. As a support for a strappo or stacco, he recommends light, thin panels of tempered masonite or polyester and fiberglass; as an isolating layer between the new support and the fresco, he advocates asbestos (2 mm sheet) or a stucco of asbestos powder and polyvinyl acetate.
Keywords
mural;restoration;flood;damaged;frescoes;adhesives;supports; fixatives
pub_id
17790
Meeting Date
19690915-19690919