http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/looking-inside-a-reconstructed-roman-god/ The online magazine of the Getty Fri, 24 May 2013 20:59:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/looking-inside-a-reconstructed-roman-god/#comment-270346 Alexandra Campbell Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:10:54 +0000 http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/?p=6914#comment-270346 What do you use to restore and maintain the luster and shine of the silver? What do you use to restore and maintain the luster and shine of the silver?

]]> http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/looking-inside-a-reconstructed-roman-god/#comment-195122 Susan Maish/Eduardo Sanchez Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:23:58 +0000 http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/?p=6914#comment-195122 Hello Karol, The historic wax restoration is in stable condition and will only require minimal conservation treatment. Ultimately, we would like to reduce the darkened appearence of the wax by cleaning the surface but it remains to be seen how far it can be lightened. We are researching possible cleaning techniques, but have to proceed with caution as we do not want to harm the wax in any way. We will also consult with the curators of the Bibilotheque nationale de France as to the final aesthetic appearance. Hello Karol, The historic wax restoration is in stable condition and will only require minimal conservation treatment. Ultimately, we would like to reduce the darkened appearence of the wax by cleaning the surface but it remains to be seen how far it can be lightened. We are researching possible cleaning techniques, but have to proceed with caution as we do not want to harm the wax in any way. We will also consult with the curators of the Bibilotheque nationale de France as to the final aesthetic appearance.

]]> http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/looking-inside-a-reconstructed-roman-god/#comment-193656 Karol Wight Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:32:07 +0000 http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/?p=6914#comment-193656 What do you plan to do about the discolored wax? Leave it as it is? Replace it somehow to return it to its appearance in the 19th century? What do you plan to do about the discolored wax? Leave it as it is? Replace it somehow to return it to its appearance in the 19th century?

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