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Condition
- The head had possibly been submerged in mud and or water which caused significant organic staining
- Some losses, particularly to the hair bun
- Minimal losses at the neck break line
Treatment
- Cleaned with water by hand
- Poultices applied to reduce staining
- Losses to the bun, ear, and drapery were modelled in tinted mortar to match the marble
- The losses to the bun were reattached with epoxy supported by doweling rods
- The head was reattached to the neck supported by a dowel and epoxy before being securely strapped to set overnight
- Losses to the hand, ear and hair were remodelled with tinted epoxy putty
- The entire statue was cleaned with water and soft brushes before being coated with biocide to reduce future biological growth and staining of the stone
Before treatment
After treatment
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