HELP: Oil painting preservation

[Paul Ortega]

A friend of mine purchased an oil painting around 12 years ago,
soon after it was painted.

It has since appreciated in value and he is wondering about the
best method of preservation.

Any suggestions?

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[Kathryn Anne Sitter]

In response to Paul Ortega question about preserving a 12 year old oil
painting these are my sight-unseen-suggestions:

1.Keep out of direct light (some quality of oil paint is not as light-fast)
2.Examine regularly, about one a month for any kind of change/damage.
3.Try to keep dust/dirt to a minimum, this is when a feather duster is a
good thing to own.
4.If you have not done this when you first obtained, take a good
photograph of the painting as a record, in the event something has to be
restored.

Otherwise, I would recommend you check with the local art
conservator/museum lab take a look at the painting to make sure: the
support (canvas or panel) is in good condition; the paint has not
deteriorated; and it does not need any restoration.

GOOD LUCK.

Kathryn Sitter
Student Affairs & Outreach Coordinator
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Art Department, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh PA 15213-3890
VOICE: 412.268.2409 FAX: 412.268.7817