Painting restoration.

[annettej]

I have a very large old painting done c1840's with frame measures 3ft by 4ft but it desperately needs cleaning and possibly some restoration work.  Does any one have any suggestions please?

[Gadget]

I think I'd take it to a professional restorer. The pigments of that period are often 'rogue' and would need  an expert treatment.

Gadget

[Ruskie]

Spit on a cotton bud is supposed to be good.

That makes me wonder if dog drool would work as well ... I have an oil which needs a clean but I'm not sure I could manufacture enough to clean the whole thing. My dog on the other hand ..... 

[Gadget]

Ruskie, really   

[Skoosh]

How about a free make-over at "The Repair Shop?" 

Skoosh.

[Mike in Cumbria]

Cecilia Gimenez.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19349921

[Ruskie]

Ruskie, really   

Yes. I saw the art expert on Antiques Roadshow recommending spit. He cleaned a little sample patch of the painting someone brought it. (it worked very well) 

[Gadget]

It was the dog slobber that I was querying. Did he have a dog?


Not sure but here's one site:

https://fineart-restoration.co.uk/our-services/oil-painting-restoration/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq8m-rbTD4gIVV-DtCh3OewdNEAAYASAAEgKNrvD_BwE

[annettej]

Thank you all for your comments & advice.