Overview

Gilding is to be found on a wide range of materials across the spectrum of the visual arts and its conservation spans many fields, including metalwork, architecture, sculpture, paintings, frames, furniture and other artefacts. This book presents papers from the landmark conference Gilding: Approaches to Treatment held in September 2000, the aim of which was to achieve a greater understanding of the reasons and variations in the approaches to the treatment of gilded materials. Not only are technical details of individual conservation projects described, but the papers also discuss the complex decision-making processes involved, covering such questions as the most appropriate materials to use and the extent of conservator intervention. Collection management issues are addressed, including the planning of conservation and care for large numbers of objects belonging to a single organization, as are the social values that can be involved when deciding upon the final appearance of conserved gilded objects. Gilding: Approaches to Treatment puts on record current thinking and practice from leading conservation specialists. It will lead to an increased understanding of the shared issues in gilding conservation across very different disciplines and represents a consensus regarding the ethics of gilding conservation in its many contexts. As such it will be an essential reference for conservators, curators, collection managers and other custodians of gilded objects. The conference Gilding: Approaches to Treatment was a collaborative event organized by the Gilding Section of the United Kingdom Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (UKIC) and English Heritage. Published in association with English Heritage.

Full Product Details

Author:   Jeremy Noel-Tod ,  Victoria Boyer
Publisher:   Maney Publishing
Imprint:   James & James (Science Publishers) Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.294kg
ISBN:  

9781902916255

ISBN 10:   1902916255
Pages:   92
Publication Date:   01 April 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Foreword ? Acknowledgements ? The Midas temptation: Conserving gilded furniture at Chiswick House and Kenwood ? Conservation of gilded archaeological artefacts: Its effects and implications ? Gilding as just another finish ? The treatment of gilt-bronze in the Wallace Collection: The cleaning and conservation of the F68 Balustrade ? Gilding conservation in an architectural context ? The use of gold on architectural elements ? The restoration of gilding on panel paintings ? Framing at the National Gallery ? The management of frame conservation in National Trust houses ? Dip and strip, not quite but almost ? Working with gilded furniture at the British Galleries at the V&A ? Conserving the Chiswick side tables: a challenge for English Heritage ? Index

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