Saving the Tiger (painting)

by Jul 30, 2021Restoration

Restoring a painting of a tiger

A few before and after images of a recent restoration/cleaning commission on a painting of a tiger.

It was an oil painting and had bubbled up in places and there were bits missing. It was glued down and touched in.

 

Before

saving the tiger painting

Restored & cleaned / after

The tiger painting cleaned and restored

If you have items of value to you which would benefit from some tender loving care then call Gadsby’s to discuss whether we can help.

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