Art Restoration by Foster Studio

Restoration

These are just some of the many pictures I have restored. All the pictures have a story, found in attics, damaged in moves and some just needing a little love and attention.

Nude study, with damage — This painting was kept rolled up for many years and the owners DIY removal of brown tape caused severe damages. So, requiring cleaning, full canvas lining and pinpointing.

Nude – restored — Nude - restored

Victorian lady, before restoration — A young Victorian woman, badly discoloured varnish with nicotine layer on top. Bought through an online auction.

Victorian lady, after restoration — Young Victorian woman - restored

Virgin Mary- pastel before restoration — Damaged frame and losses to many areas of the pastel. Now in pride of place in Ettington Church after being readied for the rubbish tip.

Virgin Mary- pastel after restoration — Virgin Mary- Restored

Sea Captain, before restoration — The clients great grandfather (she still has the telescope in the painting) who captained his own boat on the North Sea. Required cleaning and full lining to a new support canvas and stretchers.

Sea Captain, after restoration — Sea Captain - restored

Lady with Spring hat & roses, before restoration — A delightful portrait of an Edwardian lady improved immeasurably after conservation. Also required slight repairs to cracking of the paint surface.

Lady with Spring hat & roses, after restoration — Lady with hat - restored

Italian rooftops, before restoration — Clients uncle painted many European city images. The picture showed signs of a harsh life but was successfully rescued.

Italian rooftops, after restoration — Italian rooftops - restored

Lieutenant Colonel Peter Hodge, before restoration — Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Hodge was painted in Paris in 1819 by Edouard Pingret. Extensive restoration required with a result that rendered the owner (Great Grandson!) speechless with delight

Lieutenant Colonel Peter Hodge, after restoration — Lieutenant Colonel Peter Hodge - restored

AppleTree, before restoration — A homely image, with the usual age-related problems.

AppleTree, after restoration — Appletree - restored

Girl, before restoration — Painted in 1940 when the owners got married and then lost for more than fifty years. A pleasure to see customers so excited.

Girl, after restoration — Girl 1 - restored

Girl11, before restoration — Painted when client was 11, now 94. Grandchildren were extremely pleased and Nan was a little tearful when the painting came back to life.

Girl11, after restoration — Girl 11 - restored

Trees, before restoration — An example of the fragility of sky areas in oil paintings. Cracking and small losses.

Trees, after restoration — Trees - restored

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