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Treatment of pre-Columbian objects.
Abstract
Research and treatment of three pre-columbian artifacts from the collection of the city of Antwerp. Due to the application of paint layers of the ceramic body the removal of old restorations provides an additional challenge. The research is focussed on the stabilization of the paint layers and furthermore consists of a historic and material study of the objects. The treatment consists of the following; removal of previous restorations, stabilization of cracks/chips/fragile parts, bonding of the cracks, applying structural fillings, a non-integrated paint job.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Bauvois Stefanie
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- Research Project
Conservation treatment of Spanish lustreware and Chinese porcelain bowls.
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Students of the department ceramics conservation researched and restored a decorative lustreware bowl as well as three bowls in Chinese porcelain. The main issue with these objects was the amount of old restorations including; schellak based bondings, deteriorated fillings, and paint layers on original pieces. Before treatment the objects were studied and the methods of conservation were determined. The treatment consisted of; removing all former previous restorations, bonding off the fragment, filling of the gaps, and painting of these fillings. The objects were restored with stable and reversible materials.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Bauvois Stefanie
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- Research Project
Conservation and restoration treatment of a tile panel depicting Christ.
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This project concerns the treatment of a twelve-part tile panel depicting Christ on the cross (property of STAM, Ghent). The object was in bad condition due to the large number of obsolete restorations, fractures, and missing tiles. In addition to a historical and technical study, the object received treatment to increase its exhibition value. All forms of previous restorations were removed, cracks and fractures stabilized, and gaps were filled and retouched. Photographic processes were used for reconstruction of the missing tiles.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Bauvois Stefanie
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- Research Project
Research and treatment of two porcelain ornamental vases and a Guan-Yu on horse.
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This research focusses on the treatment of two ornamental vases in porcelain and a small figurine of the collection of the museum STAM, Gent. The treatment is carried out by the students of the third bachelor degree's of the studio ceramics conservation. In addition to researching the meaning and origin of these pieces, all old forms of restoration will be removed. Individual shards will be bonded to form one piece again, gaps will be filled in and will be painted to match the surrounding material.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Bauvois Stefanie
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- Research Project
Reproduction of early 17th century majolica tiles
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Students of the first bachelor degree, department conservation and restoration, reproduced several majolica tiles at the request of the Museum Rockox. These reproductions were based on early 17th century designs focussing on the theme 'plants and animals' and were produced according to the original technique of 'in-glazzing'. In addition, the students extensively studied the original techniques and designs.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Bauvois Stefanie
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- Research Project
Conservation and restoration treatment of two tile panels from the collection of Gilliot.
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This project, and the subsequent conservation and restoration treatment, concerns two art deco tile panels (from the collection of the Gilliot & Roelants museum). Both panels were in a disassembled and severely damaged condition. The treatment aims to increase the exhibition value and to stabilize the objects in the future. The smaller panel, consisting of only four tiles, shows a ship and is executed in the cloissoné technique. The other panel, with a total of 44 tiles, belonged to a former butcher's shop and is executed in the 'Guerda seca' or 'dry line' technique. An additional problem is the absence of a large number of tiles, which were lost during disassembly from its original storage place. Both panels were completely restored and reassembled with the repurposing in the museum collection in mind.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Bauvois Stefanie
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- Research Project
Conservation and restoration treatment of porcelain objects
Abstract
Starting in 2017 the students of the department ceramics conservation will be researching and treating some porcelain objects from the museum STAM at Gent. The main problem are the multiple restoration treatments these objects received over the years, because of the multiple layers of paint covering a big area of the surface it's impossible to state the damage. Not only does this causes a risk for further deterioration, the paint job adversely affect the beauty of these objects. The student will research the history of these objects, their meaning, and all the materials needed for the production of this kind of pieces. With the help of relevant literature and extensive testing the students propose a treatment. This treatments includes; removing older forms of restorations, cleaning of the surface, attaching broken pieces, fill in gaps, and painting the fillings. In this way we can give these objects a second life and prepare them to be showed to an audience.Researcher(s)
- Promoter: Bauvois Stefanie
- Co-promoter: Vandevijvere Melissa
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- Research Project