This painting suffered from a considerable amount of dirt particulates across the surface. The canvas is also quite fragile and thin, particularly around the edges, and also has a few holes. Cleaning is at the halfway point, and what a transformation we’re seeing. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy the pictures as much as we do and ultimately our client will. After the cleaning is complete, re-lining will improve the foundational strength to help maintain the integrity of the paint film. Cleaning might also help us decipher the signature. Stay tuned for more…