Miniature Painting

Conservation of Miniature Paintings

Miniature paintings on paper, cloth, ivory, glass etc

Treatment may include:

• Solubility tests
• Surface consolidation (flaking or powdering paint and pigment layers)
• Surface cleaning
• Tape and adhesive removal
• Removal of harmful backing materials
• Removal and treatment of mould and insect attack
• Flattening (removal/reduction of distortions)
• Tear repairs
• Remounting in archival materials
• Provision of advice regarding works on paper care, mounting and display
• Provision of documentation (condition assessments and treatment reports)

Before Conservation

After Conservation