The varnish is discolored from grime and smoke and also aging. When varnish yellows the original colors become muted and sometimes you may loose depth, whites turn yellow or brown, crisp blues turn a muddy green and purples turn brown. You can see that you loose contrast and depth of field.

By cleaning a painting you regain the brilliant colors and you see the image as the artist intended it to look like.

Questions about conservation/restoration? Call us toll free at 888-704-7757

Questions about preparing your stuff for an earthquake or hurricane? Click on “Products” at the top of the page.

Questions about art and antique appraisals? Call Richard at (805) 895-5121

Questions about working with an insurance claim? Call us toll free at 888-704-7757

Also see: www.tipsforartcollectors.org
www.insurancepersonalpropertyassessment.com

What can you do at home or at the office to protect and save your artwork and collectibles from damage in an earthquake or hurricane?

Go to www.saveyourstuff.com/museum-wax-package