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1. Burnt Canvas Edges & Structural Loss: Experiences in Post-Fire Re-integration? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Margaux Hanquet Posted: Sunday March 30, 2025 2:14 PM Subject: Burnt Canvas Edges & Structural Loss: Experiences in Post-Fire Re-integration? Message: Hello, As part of my final-year research in conservation-restoration, I'm currently investigating treatment strategies for canvas paintings that have suffered severe fire damage - specifically, cases involving structural loss of canvas and heavily carbonized edges around the lacunae. While literature offers a foundation regarding consolidation, cleaning, and re-integration approaches post-fire, I'm particularly interested in real-world case experiences where conservators have faced the challenge of: Re-integrating or reconstructing missing canvas sections, Stabilizing and working with charred or friable borders of original material, And navigating adhesive choices that respect both fragility and reversibility. My intention is not to seek basic documentation, but rather to foster a discussion among professionals who may have encountered such complex post-fire cases in practice. If you've treated similar objects - or supervised such treatments - your reflections, choices of materials, ethical considerations, or even lessons learned would be incredibly valuable to this field of study. Should you have published reports, unpublished notes, or would be open to a short exchange, I would be truly grateful for your insights. This dialogue would greatly contribute to a broader understanding of feasible approaches, challenges, and evolving practices in post-disaster canvas restoration. With thanks in advance for your time and openness, Warm regards, Margaux HANQUET Student in Conservation-Restoration ESA Saint-Luc Liège [email protected] ------------------------------ Margaux Hanquet Conservation Student École supérieure des arts Saint-Luc de Liège Woluwe-Saint-Lambert Belgium ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
