What Does a Picture Restorer Do? (1)

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SIMON GILLESPIE STUDIO
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PICTURE RESTORERS PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN
PRESERVING THE UK'S ARTISTIC HERITAGE. THEY BLEND
SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE WITH ARTISTIC SKILL TO
REPAIR AND CONSERVE PAINTINGS, ENSURING THEIR
LONGEVITY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
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CREATING A TAILORED TREATMENT PLAN

• DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAN TO ADDRESS THE PAINTING'S
  UNIQUE ISSUES
• SPECIFICATION OF METHODS AND MATERIALS NEEDED
• GOAL TO STABILISE THE ARTWORK, PREVENT FURTHER
  DETERIORATION, AND PRESERVE ORIGINAL MATERIAL

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• Picture restorers ensure artworks are restored to
  their original glory and protected against future
  damage
• Their meticulous attention to detail and
  understanding of conservation techniques are
  invaluable

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