Painting Restoration
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Oil painting on canvas c. 1920s, signed Skilling. Before Conservation Linoxyn build up of linseed oil-rich oxidized varnish. After Conservation Linoxyn removal, varnish removal, addition of new varnish. |
Acrylic painting on canvas of Native American hunting scene, painted & signed by Marchand of the Colville, Washington Indian tribe. Before Restoration Canvas has been torn in two areas During Restoration Canvas tears realigned, patched, & filled. After Restoration Close up of in-painting, newly added varnish. | ![]() |
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Oval oil painting on canvas c. 1880s, unsigned. Before Conservation Surface dirt, discolored varnish, loss of canvas tension. During Conservation Spot cleaning in the sky. After Conservation Regained canvas tension, full cleaning & varnish removal, newly added varnish, secured into original frame. |


