Oil on copper restoration - varnish removal

Whilst oil paintings on copper may not face the usual issues facing torn canvas or warping wooden panels, they do have their own unique challenges when it comes to their metallic base.
The most frequent type of damage to oil on copper is through scratches and abrasions on the delicate surface, as well as denting and movements in the copper leading to paint cracking and flaking in the affected area - this can lead to widespread loss of the artwork if it is not swiftly seen to by our professional conservators.
Like all metal antiques, copper is sensitive to moisture levels and can deteriorate if met with water or highly humid conditions. This is why our conservation team avoids the use of any water-based solutions in their care of an oil painting on copper, instead opting for treatments that take into account the sensitivity of the copper base.
Any missing areas can have any saved fragments reapplied and the surrounding areas can be consolidated to stabilise the paint layer. If there are no fragments available, our team can sympathetically retouch areas with precisely colour-matched pigments, all of which are suitable for conservation.
As well as restoring flaking and cracked areas, they can also address yellowing surfaces with a professional varnish removal - eradicating any contamination from fireplace soot, smoke, nicotine, or the natural deterioration of traditional varnish.
Varnish removal is important as it removes potentially dangerous particles from the surface. This process can also bring the painting back to its original appearance with bright colours intended by the artist. Our team will then apply a new non-yellowing, UV protective varnish following restoration, this will ensure it has further protection into the future.
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