BAPCR Associate member of the
British Association of Paintings
Conservator-Restorers.
The International Institute
for Conservation of Historic
and Artistic works.
Specialist Affiliate
of the BDMA
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The Kit Kat style portrait is seen here for an example of frame restoration.
The gilder Jenny Newton-Duffy completes such work.
(Please refer to Terms Glossary for definition of 'Kit Kat')
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Decay and damage seen in the scrolling in the corner detail.
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Further detail.
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Portrait has also been cleaned. In addition the glass has been removed (The oil painting now has a coating).
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In the detail we can see the period look of age of the frame is maintained in combination with the new materials of restoration.
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Final restored painting.
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