When Does Flaking Paint Repair on Oil Paintings Manifest?

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When Does Flaking Paint Repair on Oil Paintings
Manifest?
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Any serious art collector will understand the
importance of flaking paint repair on oil
paintings. Vintage additions to a collection,
especially those created by the Old Masters, will
eventually start to display warning signs of age.
When paint starts to rise and flake from the
surface of a canvas, the value of art as well
as the aesthetic splendour of the piece
experiences a sharp decline. If you have invested
in work from one of the great artists in history,
its likely that the canvas will already have
been treated for flaking paint repair. Oil
paintings require near-constant maintenance, and
any private collector or gallery will take the
steps required to prevent damage from manifesting
and causing permanent harm to the piece. Upon
taking ownership of art, the responsibility of
this upkeep falls upon your shoulders. This
raises a potentially interesting question. When
will flaking paint repair on oil paintings become
necessary? There is no hard and fast rule that
suggests that all art needs attention once it
reaches a particular age, as a range of factors
will influence the condition of a collection.
Its also best not to wait until any damage is
visible before taking action. In the world of art
preservation and maintenance, prevention will
always be preferable to cure, and regular
assessment will minimise the risk of long-term
damage. Staving off the threat of flaking paint
also involves appropriate storage of artwork. If
you are fortunate enough to keep oil paintings in
your home, maintain an appropriate temperature
and humidity level, avoid contact with external
elements most notably smoke and only clean
with specialist materials.
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If you do notice that flaking paint repair on an
oil painting is required, its best to seek the
services of a professional art restorer. The road
to hell is paved with the good intentions of art
collectors that turned to YouTube in an attempt
to perform DIY surgery on their treasured work.
The Simon Gillespie gallery in London, found on
New Bond Street, should be your first port of
call for a full assessment. The process of
flaking paint repair on an oil painting is a
lengthy one, but any task worth conducting is
worth doing well. A professional will conduct a
full review of the art, determining the extent of
the damage. Based on this assessment, an
experienced art restorer will explain how the
repair process will unfold. In minor cases of
paint flaking, the art can be treated with a
solution of beeswax and damar resin that will
reattach the paint to the canvas. This may not be
a permanent solution, but its the most
cost-effective way to create an immediate
resolution. If the flaking paint on an oil
painting is serious, the repair will still be
possible it will just take longer. An art
restorer will discuss your options, which will
include applying new paint over that which has
become damaged. Do not fret, as this will not
devalue the art. In fact, it will likely help
counter the reduction in value associated with
flaking paint on an oil painting.
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