September 8, 2021 +
by Studio 204
The condition of this heavily embroidered hanging scroll showed silk and borders worn with age, beginning to crack and shatter. The top edge of the silk border had become separated from its hanging system completely. Through initial research with the owner, we determined this scroll is most likely to have arrived in London for the World Exposition of 1862. The owner’s family purchased it… Read More
November 17, 2018 +
by Studio 204
The painting had been previously conserved. This was visible with the lining canvas in the back, the old filler that started to flake off and a large number of over-paint that as discoloured with time. Painting conservators don’t use oil paint to retouch an artwork for this particular reason and it can become irreversible with time.
October 16, 2018 +
by Studio 204
‘Light Green Mountain Landscape ‘ Chinese Scroll painted in mineral pigments on silk, Queensland private collection. Previous surface repairs had failed to hold the weight of this large Chinese scroll painting. Silk borders had deteriorated and torn, time and age had taken its toll. Pigments appear unsaturated when they have lost their pigment binder. After consolidating pigments, replacing paper support linings, and infilling losses,… Read More
June 16, 2018 +
‘Cranes’ Japanese 6-Panel Folding Screen, Queensland private collection. Unusual without silk borders and painted on white paper. Severe foxing stains, broken hinges, punctures and delamination meant it needed a complete remounting. The paintings were individually washed, relined, and stains locally reduced before the paintings re-attached. Reconstructing the folding screen from its core with seven cushioning layers of Japanese paper. Jennifer Loubser travelled to South Korea… Read More
April 19, 2018 +
by Studio 204
I was really lucky to be able to do an internship at the Louvre Museum part of my Master Degree. I worked in the loan department of the museum. To be part of this department, I was able to see a lot of different aspects of the museum. In this portfolio, let me take you through of the transport of St George and the… Read More
