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Hera

Project: Conservation of marble bust Hera

Client: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki

Hera

Project: Conservation of marble bust Hera

Client: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki

Marble bust Hera / front view

Marble bust Hera / front view

Marble surface is stained and shows a thick layer of grime and grease. Structurally, pointing between bust and pedestal is missing causing some movement between the two elements. Tip of the nose is missing.

Marble bust Hera / back view

Marble bust Hera / back view

Cement accretions are visible at pedestal and hair areas. Minor surface abrasion to the hair and tiara.

 

Marble bust Hera / detail

Marble bust Hera / detail

During treatment / detail: tests were carried out to determine cleaning method. Steam cleaning was considered the most effective at gradually and evenly removing the soiling.

Marble bust Hera

Marble bust Hera

After treatment: A mold was taken from the nose and a cast, similar in apparence to marble, was made and consequently attached to the nose.

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