39858
Accession Number
7246
Author
Berger, G.A.
Title Of Article Chaper
Beva lining of torn paintings - 3 films
Title Of Journal Book
Bulletin, AIC
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
22-27
Collation
ills.: 2 figs.
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial : Proceedings
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
Annual Meeting of American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (2)
Meeting City
Cooperstown (New York)
Abstract
The treatment and lining of two paintings to fiberglass fabric with Beva 371 adhesive are described. An oil painting by Rembrandt Peale, 91 x 72 cm on deteriorated acid fabric, with an x-shaped tear and cupping paint was treated. After consolidation of the edges of the tear with soluble nylon, the repair was accomplished with an epoxy adhesive. The prepartion, attachment and removal of a heat-seal facing of Promatco tissue and Beva adhesive; deacidification of fabric support with calcium hydroxide; resizing with Beva and CaCO<sub>3</sub>; and application of Beva 371 to the fiberglass sandwich lining fabric are described. The treatment of an outsized painting by Gerrit Cup (164 x 273 cm), oil on glue lined seamed canvas was used to illustrat the preparation of large fiberglass heat-seal laminates.
Keywords
Beva;lining;torn;painting;film;fabric;fiberglass;tear;cupping; consolidation;adhesive;heat;deacidification;laminates CAL
pub_id
39858
Meeting Date
19740530-19740601