Impressions of conservation and restoration

Heavy soiling, flaky layers of paint, mysterious stains – when paintings reveal damage like this, they need the care of a conservator-restorer. Our experts in SIK-ISEA’s art technology department are happy to help out.

Ferdinand Hodler, Genfer See von Chexbres aus, c. 1904, oil on canvas, 80 x 99 cm (C.R. no. 314). Before treatment

Genfer See von Chexbres aus, during treatment

Genfer See von Chexbres aus, before and after treatment

Ferdinand Hodler, Ergriffenes Weib, 1910, oil on canvas, 115.2 x 82.5 cm (C.R. no. 1449). Before treatment

Ergriffenes Weib, top right, detail before and after treatment

Ergriffenes Weib, top right, detail during treatment

Ergriffenes Weib, bottom centre, detail before and after treatment

Ergriffenes Weib, before and after treatment

You can reach us from Monday to Friday at 8.30 am –12.00 noon and 1.30–5.30 pm.

T +41 44 388 51 70; stephanie.vuillemenot@sik-isea.ch

Conservation & Restoration