46633
Editor
Tampone, Gennaro
Title Of Article Chaper
Restauro di un cassone in legno di noce intagliato della seconda metà del XVI secolo
Title Of Journal Book
Legno e restauro: ricerche e restauri su architetture e manufatti lignei
Pages
247-248, 337
Collation
photos.
Reference Bibliography
1 ref.
Publisher
Messaggerie toscane
Publisher City
Florence
Language Of Text
Italian
Language Of Summary
French;English;German
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
Congresso nazionale restauro del legno (2nd : 1989 : Florence, Italy)
Meeting City
Florence
Meeting Country
Italy
Abstract
Reports the restoration of a 16th-century carved walnut cassone. The front has deep carvings with palmetto, volute, and bean motifs, and two masks at either side. It was in poor condition, with numerous missing parts. It was cleaned with neutral abrasive and, in parts, with scalpels. Animal glue and wooden pins were used to consolidate the less stable areas and some of the missing carving was reintegrated. Xylamon was used as a biocide, Paraloid B-72 as a consolidant, and beeswax for infilling and polishing.
Keywords
wood;carving;walnut;masks;glue;Paraloid B-72;beeswax;polishing
pub_id
46633
Meeting Date
19890000
Title Translation
The restoration of a carved walnut cassone dating from the second half of the 16th century
Title Of Journal Book Translated
Wood and restoration: research and restorations of architecture and wood artifacts