collector
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Repairing original artworks, by collector on Jan 2, 2009 19:50:45 GMT 1, I've had a few days off over Christmas so decided to catch up on a few jobs that I've been meaning to do for ages. One of those was repairing some original (not vastly expensive) artworks. This included retouching damaged areas and re-varnishing them.
What are peoples thoughts on doing this, I know great masterpieces are often restored but I imagine touching up a stray spray blob on a Banksy canvas would be a 'no-no'. Is there an acceptable amount of work which can be done before the work becomes modified and therefore no longer original and as the artist intended?
I've had a few days off over Christmas so decided to catch up on a few jobs that I've been meaning to do for ages. One of those was repairing some original (not vastly expensive) artworks. This included retouching damaged areas and re-varnishing them.
What are peoples thoughts on doing this, I know great masterpieces are often restored but I imagine touching up a stray spray blob on a Banksy canvas would be a 'no-no'. Is there an acceptable amount of work which can be done before the work becomes modified and therefore no longer original and as the artist intended?
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Gurn
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Repairing original artworks, by Gurn on Jan 2, 2009 20:30:43 GMT 1, If the pieces are in a street art style I'd have left them,the natural decay would only add to the appeal IMO.If they are not,then it's a tough call,it certainly takes some balls(or talent) to take on this sort of thing yourself.Would've liked to have seen before and after pics.
If the pieces are in a street art style I'd have left them,the natural decay would only add to the appeal IMO.If they are not,then it's a tough call,it certainly takes some balls(or talent) to take on this sort of thing yourself.Would've liked to have seen before and after pics.
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Repairing original artworks, by hero on Jan 2, 2009 20:33:42 GMT 1, I've had a few days off over Christmas so decided to catch up on a few jobs that I've been meaning to do for ages. One of those was repairing some original (not vastly expensive) artworks. This included retouching damaged areas and re-varnishing them. What are peoples thoughts on doing this, I know great masterpieces are often restored but I imagine touching up a stray spray blob on a Banksy canvas would be a 'no-no'. Is there an acceptable amount of work which can be done before the work becomes modified and therefore no longer original and as the artist intended?
post a picture so we can let you know what is acceptable
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I've had a few days off over Christmas so decided to catch up on a few jobs that I've been meaning to do for ages. One of those was repairing some original (not vastly expensive) artworks. This included retouching damaged areas and re-varnishing them. What are peoples thoughts on doing this, I know great masterpieces are often restored but I imagine touching up a stray spray blob on a Banksy canvas would be a 'no-no'. Is there an acceptable amount of work which can be done before the work becomes modified and therefore no longer original and as the artist intended? post a picture so we can let you know what is acceptable H |
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Repairing original artworks, by Replete on Jan 2, 2009 20:53:46 GMT 1, I wouldnt attempt repairing them yourself and espeically applying varnish or new pigment as all manner of nastiness can ensue with reactions between the exsisting pigments and varnish. Also some varnishes cant be removed.
If you wish to repair them its best to get the orignal artist to do it as they are the only ones which know the materials used and obviously are the best placed to repair the image as they painted it in the first place.
I wouldnt attempt repairing them yourself and espeically applying varnish or new pigment as all manner of nastiness can ensue with reactions between the exsisting pigments and varnish. Also some varnishes cant be removed.
If you wish to repair them its best to get the orignal artist to do it as they are the only ones which know the materials used and obviously are the best placed to repair the image as they painted it in the first place.
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collector
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Repairing original artworks, by collector on Jan 3, 2009 3:11:34 GMT 1, I know what your saying guys and I would not mess if they were valuable. I agree street pieces should be left as is unless there is a chance it will fall apart. I did not take any pics before and the re-varnishing was simply building up what was originally there. I've got quite a few pieces that have been knocked about, normally by the galleries not taking care, some I put up with others have a little dab of paint to repair 'chips'.
I think if I was the artist I'd be well upset with the way stuff is treated, urban art seems to get less respect at the gallery than fine art.
I know what your saying guys and I would not mess if they were valuable. I agree street pieces should be left as is unless there is a chance it will fall apart. I did not take any pics before and the re-varnishing was simply building up what was originally there. I've got quite a few pieces that have been knocked about, normally by the galleries not taking care, some I put up with others have a little dab of paint to repair 'chips'.
I think if I was the artist I'd be well upset with the way stuff is treated, urban art seems to get less respect at the gallery than fine art.
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