Description: This book is an essential guide for collectors and enthusiasts of antique and vintage treasures. It delves into the world of prints, pictures, and decorative arts, offering practical advice and historical context for those seeking to understand and appreciate these objects. The author, a respected expert in the field, provides detailed instructions on cleaning, restoring, and repairing various types of prints and paintings, including those damaged by age, stains, or insect infestations. The book also examines the subtle nuances of print values, guiding readers to recognize genuine pieces and avoid potential fakes. From the intricacies of mounting prints to the art of inlaying, this guide offers a comprehensive toolkit for anyone who wants to enhance their knowledge and skills in preserving and appreciating the rich history of art and design reflected in these treasured objects. The book’s detailed instructions and insightful advice empower readers to become informed collectors and caretakers of valuable prints and decorative arts. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
Personalize: No
Inscribed: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
Signed: No
Number of Pages: 201
Type: textbook
Book Title: Print Restoration and Picture Cleaning : An Illustrated Practical Guide to the Restoration of All Kinds of Prints; Together with Chapters on Cleaning Water-Colours, Print Fakes and Their Detection, Anomalies in Print Values, and Prints to Collect
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.5 in
Publication Year: 2016
Topic: General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History, Crafts & Hobbies
Item Weight: 11.5 Oz
Author: Maurice James Gunn
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
