This lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898 – 1976) suffers from stains, fungal invasions, and possibly tears. It is print 59 of 100 and is entitled L’Espoir du Volubius. Calder was one of the most recognizable and beloved modern artists. His pursuit through the art world was as voracious as it was diverse. He created sculptures, gouaches, prints, book illustrations, and even designed jewelry. He is perhaps most well-known for pioneering kinetic art.
Category Archives: Flood Damage
Olendorf: Ink Print of Notre Dame
This ink print was in a drawer with many other works during a flood. Ink from other works, and rust from the drawers, transferred to this print. In addition, the prolonged exposure to water allowed fungus to grow. With a series of targeted chemistry baths we were able to remove the contaminates, and then press and blot the print to give it a “like new” quality.
Olendorf: Vezelay finished and framed
Bill Olendorf (1924-1996) oil painting of Vezelay was fully restored and placed in a custom Spanish reverse frame with regular gold. Initial restoration efforts were captured in an earlier post Olendorf Vezelay.
Vézelay is a commune in the Yonne department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in north-central France. It is a defendable hill town famous for Vézelay Abbey. The town and the famous 11th century Romanesque Basilica of St Magdalene are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Olendorf: Harvard and Chalet
After restoration these two Bill Olendorf (1924-1996) oil and panels were archivally fitted in custom frames. The style of American Whistler frame was chosen for both, and the Harvard landscape received white gold, while the Chalet with Mountain landscape received regular gold.
