PRESERVATION OF WALLPAPERS AS PARTS OF INTERIORS

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Preservation of wallpaper as a part of interiors selecting the one which triggers the least visual attention, taking into account the composition of the wallpaper and the location of the lacunae on that wallpaper. 392 Before treating large areas, it is necessary to do a test-patch. It is also important to keep in mind that retouching involves the colouring of lining-paper, which does not have entirely the same characteristics as the original. A filling-paper may absorb paint more than the original, and its surface may have a slightly different texture and shine. In the case of the Chinese wallpapers from the Esterházy Palace, large losses that needed to be retouched were covered with two layers of lining, first a layer of short-fibred silk tissue paper 393 and then a Japanese paper. 394 The short-fibred silk tissue had similar properties to the original material and provided conservators with an even surface for retouching. Retouching can usually be carried out by using watercolours, gouache, crayons and dry pastels. Opaque colours, such as gouache, are used for opacity and texture. They are preferred because the desired tone can be built up to allow for gradual adjustment of value, hue and intensity. 395 Acrylic paints are not recommended since they are irreversible and lack versatility. 396 Retouching is not used only to fill in lacunae, but also to hide darker areas which break the visual unity of an object and cannot be reduced by a conservation treatment. Such damages include dark tide-lines, areas discoloured by mould, non-removable splashes of paint, adhesive and over-paintings. McClintock has described a technique of opaque glazing which implements the hiding power of watercolours mixed with titan white pigment or ground pastels. Since the glazing will cover not only the lacunae, but especially the original surface, it is highly recommended to use the technique of opaque glazing for limited cosmetic treatment. 397 392 Murray and Vazquez, “Lacuna Restoration: How to Choose a Neutral Colour?”, http://www.create.uwe.ac.uk/norway_paperlist/murray.pdf. 393 KLUG Conservator, Silk tissue on reels – without buffer, accessed December 8, 2012, http://www.klug-conservation.com/?site=produkte&id=532. 394 Kozo paper, 30 g/m 2 . 395 McClintock, “Compensating for Losses in Historic Wallpapers”, 151. 396 Ibidem. 397 Ibidem. 213
Preservation of wallpaper as a part of interiors For instance, the embossed wallpapers from the Theodor Aman Museum had been extensively retouched using an unknown paint in an inappropriately dark and glittering tone during a previous conservation treatment. (Fig. 104) Since it was impossible to remove the retouches, it was decided to cover them with opaque glazing, which would help to re-create the aesthetic unity of the object. If the wallpaper had been exhibited without additional treatment, the retouched areas would have dominated the original and created a patchy outcome. 4.2.16. Conclusion Wallpapers are fragile over-sized paper objects integrated into an interior. Since they cover large areas, they are vulnerable to various types of damage. Any kind of damage can be minimized by regular monitoring and constant care, as the main harm is caused by humans. Thus, besides practical conservation, it is also important to inform the public of the importance of historic wallpapers and options for their better preservation. According to contemporary conservation theory, historic fixtures and applications, such as wallpapers, should not be separated from their original environments and should be preserved in their original locations. As mentioned above, this is not always possible. Depending on the circumstances, there are various scenarios for preserving a wallpaper in an interior. The task of conservators is to develop the most suitable preservation treatment by combining various methods of practical conservation. This depends on the results of monitoring and research preceding the conservation process. Basically, all paper conservation methods can be applied to preserve historic wallpapers. However, to maintain them as a part of interiors, additional treatments inherent to the preservation of other materials need to be implemented. For example, similarly to painted surfaces, wallpapers can be retouched to restore their aesthetic appearance. However, when returning a wallpaper to its original location one should pay attention to the mounting method, which should follow the properties of the original method, as well as the dimensions of the room. 214
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