Marble Sculpture Conservation

Howard s conservators have worked on sculptures made of bronze metal stone wood and have experience with stone and marble monuments.

Marble sculpture conservation. The last section of the text explains elements of treatment such as disassembly reconstruction and the final state of the sculpture. Before any conservation treatment occurred b r. Magnesium silicate saturated with deionized water is a safe and simple cleaner. As a general conservation measure however vulnerable marble sculpture and statuary are often protected with covers during the winter months.

In it david rinne describes common problems encountered when conserving marble objects and the appropriate treatments beginning with the surface and progressing though to the center. Air pollution cleaning consolidation marble sculpture stone terracotta abstract. The most usual treatments are. Our team has completed a variety of sculpture conservation projects that range from routine sculpture cleaning and maintenance to repairs and fabrication of replacement parts.

The marble sculpture had been disfigured by a dark layer of embedded dirt and grime that had accumulated over many years. Other reasons for the discoloration of marbles are discussed. Howard extensively photo documented the pre treatment condition of the monument. First scaffolding and articulating lifts were brought in to assist in the cleaning process.

Due to this variety this specialty demands an extensive knowledge of sculpture materials and fabrication techniques both historic and contemporary. Common sculpture repairs. Sulfuration is the main destroyer of marble producing imaginary not true patina.