Recovering a failed painting restoration

Recovering a failed painting restoration - Part 4 The Regency Gent

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10 ай бұрын

In this extra long episode I reline the portrait in a traditional manner showing the full process. We also find out a bit more on the sitter and possible ideas of who the artist may be. Its a longer format so feel free to binge or to watch in segments. I'm going to add chapters for each process very soon.
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@walkertongdee 10 күн бұрын

I switched from Baumgartner to your channel, I like your unpretentious personable character.

@QuivaRPG 10 ай бұрын

This is completely off-topic but I love listening to your floors creak. It reminds me of sitting in my grandmother's kitchen when she was cooking.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Love that! I was recently reading about Japanese Ninja floorboards designed to creak to alert you of intruders !!!

@QuivaRPG 10 ай бұрын

@@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration That's brilliant!! We have a ninja "doorbell". It's part of a recycled sleigh harness; a leather strap of seven VERY loud steel bells, hanging on the inside of our side door. It's absolutely impossible to open the door without shaking the bells and alerting the entire household. They are LOUD.

@butterbee_bb 8 ай бұрын

That writing looked like “London” for me

@dianaharrison2280 3 ай бұрын

I love watching your superb craftsmanship, and am so pleased you mentioned the aroma of the beeswax and resin. I could almost smell it when you started to heat it. I recall how the honeyed scent of melting beeswax used to attract bees to my studio, so much so, that I had to close all the doors and windows while was working. Thank you for another fascinating episode

@behall464 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank You so Much!

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you , glad you enjoyed it

@bluewolf7572 10 ай бұрын

This is such a great series. I cannot wait for the finale.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you , more to come

@lindalowe5592 10 ай бұрын

OMG…I can’t believe I binge watched the 4 parts and now I’m like where is Part 5? I can’t wait. You have such patience to do this work. It’s admirable.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Not long to wait …part 5 is coming tomorrow at 16:15 GMT 😃

@the-chillian 10 ай бұрын

What a pity Mr. Williamson wasn't as good a painter as he was a glue-er.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

😅

@kyriosity 10 ай бұрын

Best comment! 🤣

@nickimontie 10 ай бұрын

Ha ha!

@jenniferthacker4627 9 ай бұрын

😊

@t.haarsma3984 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking us along with your work! Very interesting, I learned quite a bit. 😊

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@danitajaye7218 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video! Love seeing your work shop. It's amazing! Excellent and high quality work!

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 glad you enjoyed it

@pgmorrow 10 ай бұрын

Welcome back!

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you good to be back 👍

@cherryllcooper679 10 ай бұрын

52 minutes!! What a treat.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed the longer episode , it was originally 1hr 32 - I need to be a bit tougher on the editing …

@rlace356 10 ай бұрын

Please don't worry about the length. Not all of us are of the tik tok generation. I've watched many an hour length television show that was a much bigger waste of time.😀

@lynneforgie6711 10 ай бұрын

That was fascinating. I've never seen a wax lining done before and your explanation was thorough and very relaxing to listen to. I've enjoyed the whole process and really look forward to seeing the finished result. Thanks for taking the time to share.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, I enjoy the wax lining process , hope it came across clearly

@jacquiepritchard6307 10 ай бұрын

Greetings from Texas! I very much liked the background information that you shared! Interesting backstory!

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Hello Texas 👋

@susansouthern6704 10 ай бұрын

What a ton of good work..he looks marvelous ! Next time he will be fabulous

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Hope so I’m looking forward now to the final stages and getting some varnish on him

@mollysheridan7134 10 ай бұрын

Fascinating watching your process. Regency Gent is in good hands.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@robblack5248 10 ай бұрын

I am getting quite caught up in this project, and so glad of the information on the sitter. Best wishes with researching the artist's signature!

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you I’ll see if I can find anything further out …

@SherryRector 10 ай бұрын

Greatly enjoyed watching all the process. You have made him a handsome gentleman again.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly

@user-zq9yi1tn1u 10 ай бұрын

That rubber blanket is so cool!. That rubber blanket is so cool!.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 9 ай бұрын

It is cool and I need a new one !!!

@jill552 10 ай бұрын

Fun to watch. Very nice voiceovers.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@williamharris8367 10 ай бұрын

It is great that you took so much care to remove and preserve the label. Provenance is very important.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you ! Yes I think it’s an important part of this paintings story so worth saving

@shortsweettoo 10 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved this epic episode! The history you provided as well on this painting was also very interesting. But it was your original techniques which I loved to watch. Its funny how we turn to the 'old ways' when things go south, making one wonder why we didn't keep these techniques in the first place. Great video.😀

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

This is it , wax relining was one of the prominent ways of lining along with traditional wheat glues for 200 years…

@mofolk8896 10 ай бұрын

It must be very satisfying once the wax + lining is on, knowing the canvas is secure and stable. Very interesting process. Thanks!

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! It is , it’s a great process and one that will last it is satisfying

@SirNecro 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the investigative work. I particularly enjoy the whodunit aspects of antique artworks

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it , I like the research side of it too

@Happyheretic2308 10 ай бұрын

So do I! Loved watching “Lovejoy”, and “Fake or Fortune?” for the same reason!

@blanchjoe1481 10 ай бұрын

Dear BAR, Regarding the issue of determining the name on the canvas, I would like to suggest the use of a camera tripod, your smart phone, and three colored light bulbs, Red, Yellow, and Blue and photograph the area of the name using one light source per image. Then on your computer overlay each image on top of each other or if you do not have a image software system, put all three next to each other and read the text one at at time, the colored lights will allow details of the text to appear that are not visible in normal lighting. Sending you my best. Sincerely, Joseph Blanchette

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment I’m going to throw some images in photoshop and have a play. If I can find some coloured gels I’ll have a go at your method

@patriciacooney5705 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the longer episode and especially seeing the different technique for applying a lining to both the canvas and the stretcher. Never saw this before. For the signature i would take a photo of that area and put it in paintshop pro, or whichever software you have for photos and switch to negative image, this helps me when restoring damaged photos. Hop it helps you.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you , yes I think I’m going to put it in photoshop and have a play around !!

@thomasferguson3687 10 ай бұрын

Best episode yet, Sir! Don’t worry about the “epic” length. The process and your artistry are worth the time.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you !! There was lots to cover in this episode , more to come !!

@Hertog_von_Berkshire 10 ай бұрын

Excellent. Seriously hope the artist can be identified.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you I hope so too

@user-vm8ef3bk7n 10 ай бұрын

Спасибо Вам большое за проделанную работу! Посмотрела все Ваши видео, теперь жду с нетерпением новых. Невероятно захватывает профессионализм в каждой детали P.s. Помимо прочего, учу английский по Вашим видео, очень помогает. With love and respect from Russia!

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comments and hello 👋 glad your enjoying the videos and good luck with your English 👍

@frankmckinley663 10 ай бұрын

I held my breath the entire time you were removing the label!

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

I held my breathe doing it and watching it back !!! 🤣🤣

@markneary1889 10 ай бұрын

Excellent episone and interesting to see the use of traditional materials in place of something new and synthetic.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kirsteneasdale5707 10 ай бұрын

I thought he might have been a Whig when you revealed the buff and the blue of his coat. Just came across your video and have now subscribed to your channel.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 9 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! I’m now looking at old portraits and seeing whose left and whose right !!! 😂

@oh-donut 10 ай бұрын

What an improvement to when you started. No wonder the family were horrified when the painting was returned by Mr. Williamson. It will be interesting to see your final results. Great job!!!

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you yes he’s getting there now I’m excited to get some varnish on him …

@Figueiredoartconservation 10 ай бұрын

This was a nice surprise, to get a notification of your new video, and it is a great video, it was so nice to watch you applying the wax-resine compound, and I agree with you, is a more traditional way, but very efective.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you ! It’s a nice process and like you say all natural ingredients , glad you enjoyed it

@phranerphamily 10 ай бұрын

I'm so happy we have a bit of his history now. You have definitely restored him in more ways than one. Thanks for taking us along on another wonderful journey.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it yes slowly trying to piece things together !

@megwolff58 10 ай бұрын

What a fascinating journey this has been! I really appreciate you sharing all the details. My only disappointment was the signature, what a shame it has all but disappeared. My feelings toward Mr Williamson are not charitable at this point LOL!

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

I know what you mean ! Hopefully I can have another look at the signature and see what I can pull out on the computer ..

@TabooPhantasy 10 ай бұрын

That rubber blanket is so cool!

@annabellelee4535 10 ай бұрын

Great job! I love getting a notification that you've posted a new video!

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you !!

@robertbeaty4088 10 ай бұрын

did you trty looking at the writing under black light to see it that may make it more legible?

@kat1368 10 ай бұрын

What kind of glue was used for the label? I haven’t seen something so sticky on such an old painting. I really enjoyed the long episode and all the information you give on the painting and the process. I can’t wait to see it completed. It is going to look so beautiful. Is there a way to take photos of the writings and play with the colors or something on the computer?

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Yes I might have a play in photoshop and see if I can pull anything out. I think the glue might have been some kind of animal hide glue - was incredibly sticky !!

@TealCheetah 10 ай бұрын

It sounds like the adhesive film Baumgartner uses is in question of it's conservation safety?

@fredygump5578 10 ай бұрын

I'm curious if you have tried applying a layer of peel ply and non-woven breather fabric over the backing? This is standard procedure when vacuum bagging composites like fiberglass or carbon fiber. Idea is excess resin (or wax) can flow through the peel ply and into the breather, but the peel ply is easily removed afterward. Maybe it isn't needed, but the comparison is interesting.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Thank you I’ll look into that

@howlingwind1937 10 ай бұрын

It was so interesting watch how you did the beginning of the restoration. Cheers from Australia!

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Hi 👋 glad you enjoyed it

@howlingwind1937 10 ай бұрын

@@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 🤍 well a white one for healing that's what you do to the paintings. Cheers!

@andreapaul9869 9 күн бұрын

If the lining is joined by wax based glue does that risk melting in very hot environments. Australian asking!

@0rangemuffin 10 ай бұрын

Wow! It astounding that the old conservator was so proud of his work that he glued that label on so heavily! If I had done that, there's no way I would want my name associated. Loved the beeswax method, I've never seen anything like it and it made a lot of sense. Do you prefer not to use synthetic glues or is there another reason you prefer beaver and beeswax?

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

I was taught this way and like the natural ingredients used. In the seventies and eighties more synthetic glues becomes popular and I’m not sure if it was for the right motives. More recently I’ve been researching these and am leaning back towards a more natural approach

@jeanettekvinlaug2772 10 ай бұрын

😊

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it

@stefanwild326 10 ай бұрын

👍

@stevenfrost644 10 ай бұрын

Is there any reason you did a full lining rather than a strip lining? The majority of the canvas looked sound.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

There was some issues with flaking paint due to the cleaning process we had to be a little more aggressive to remove the over paint, and although no rips or tears the canvas weave felt quite dry and fragile so a wax reline will strengthen this and the paint layer and offer it lots of support for the next 100 years or so

@eddygonzalez2328 9 ай бұрын

So it seems the canvas was not previously lined. What kind of fabric did you used to line the canvas? It looked kind of thin. Have you considered using a lining which is consistent with the color and texture of the canvas? Just wondering how conservators approach the lining of canvases.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 9 ай бұрын

It depends on the painting , this was a very heavyweight canvas 12oz which will provide maximum support, the painting was having a dummy liner attached , which matches the original canvas more and is in keeping , so the canvas I lined with is not really seen. I’ve always used thick cotton canvas with a traditional wax reline as it’s thick weave holds the wax better than a fine linen.

@carinanderson8239 10 ай бұрын

The name on the stretcher could be Judson.

@ruadhscottygirl2480 10 ай бұрын

My grandmother’s name was Williamson, and we came from England. Sure hope we aren’t actually related to your Mr. Williamson! 🥹

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

I’m going to Google mr John Williamson and see if I can find out some more about him …

@jackfntwist 17 күн бұрын

Could the writing on the stretcher be "London"?

@downunderveggiegardendiaries 10 ай бұрын

I tried looking up this man and can only find a man from Arley Hall with a similar name, same birth date but different death date.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Yes I've had another look and found a family tree and the death date was different.

@gillesblanchard1699 10 ай бұрын

Whey it seem the same content as in part 1,2,3 and 4! with just a few minutes of new work?

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 9 ай бұрын

No cleaning in this just the full relining process which is hours of work …hope you enjoyed the history part ?

@downunderveggiegardendiaries 10 ай бұрын

Whilst the signature looks like J. Sant or similar he was born in 1820.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

I know so that means this cant be him...but that signature or the remnants do look close...Its hard because your eyes and mid start filling in the blanks

@evaapple255 10 ай бұрын

perhaps that is a D so Lodsom ?

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Possibly / it’s got to mean something 🤔

@davidcohen3668 10 ай бұрын

I think the pencil mark says London

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

I’m wondering that too 🤔

@kyriosity 10 ай бұрын

Could the writing be Dodson? I tagged you in an Instagram post with my attempt to write it in an analogous way.

@lynnedelacy2841 10 ай бұрын

Would have heating the spatula slightly have helped?

@williamharris8367 10 ай бұрын

That was my thought too. I will often use a hair dryer to soften the glue securing a label so that it can be peeled off. Obviously, I do not use this on paintings.

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Perhaps that might have been an idea too, That glue was thick and not for moving heat could have got it moving a bit too

@dianejones7308 10 ай бұрын

On the stretcher bar, I think I saw "Lo_d." Possibly Lord.

@L-AFOL-de-MOC 10 ай бұрын

For the frame. Lodsom?

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Maybe it’s those middle letter me that are tricky to decipher …

@grannieannie1371 10 ай бұрын

Well Mr Williamson wasn't a great artist but he sure knew how to glue on a label 😅

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

Your not wrong there 😅

@larrysorenson4789 10 ай бұрын

Curools? Do you mean both cures and cools?

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 9 ай бұрын

Did I say Curools?

@alicetwain 10 ай бұрын

Painting there and wax there --> Werewolf? There wolf. And there castle.

@TealCheetah 10 ай бұрын

The potato painter had the audacity to put his name on that label! wow!

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

I need to do some more research on Mr John Williamson

@ParadiseBlue1866 10 ай бұрын

Could the pencil writing be maybe L??? & son

@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration 10 ай бұрын

I’m not sure some people have suggested London ?

@jackfntwist 17 күн бұрын

Every portrait of the Lloyds I can find is definitely not wig party clothing. So I find it unusual that this son or grandson or other heir would be such a glaring exception. The Lloyds seemed to be conservatives.

@jackfntwist 17 күн бұрын

Leads me to think this portrait is not a Lloyd, and I think the sitter is much too handsome to be other than a model. Lol.