How A Damaged Old Oil Painting Is Professionally Restored
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- This is the restoration of a fine art oil painting of a still life scene painted in the 18th century by an old master in the style of Georg Flegel. Let's see the intricate process of a fine art restoration.
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Why did they use watercolor on an oil painting for restoration?
The print is such an amateur attempt, as you can see where he just copied and pasted the same blotch four times in the bottom left corner, and he completely removed the original shadow at the bottom left side.
How is it possible to purchase several of the originals? Surely with the cost of restoration only £1,000 is too low a price?
18:47 @@ItsMe-yv9jd
Gesso Deonia??? 25:12
Its so crazy to think that a piece of art that the creator may have thought wouldn't last long after their death has managed to survive this long and is cared for so deeply.
@Tuxlion.
Not only that, but the painting was probably worth nothing in his day!
Now it is probably worth millions!
@@Stary-v4b
You must live in sheer ignorance all your life on every subject.
It would be nice to imagine that someone would make such an effort to restore one of my paintings one day, rather than it landing up in a skip, as I rather suspect would happen.
Deus merdus
It is so refreshing to watch someone work so slowly and deliberately. There was no rush to finish, and the process itself seemed to be enjoyed by the restorer. Lovely!
Agreed
@IsItOver-xhkx exactly! I'm so tired of people just throwing out or ruining old things because they're "not aesthetic enough" (or any other dumb reason)
I could hear a supervisor complaining, when will you finish! ??
I am a retired surgeon. When training I learnt my craft from watching many other surgeons. I took up what I considered best practice. Some techniques from here some from there. This video was just an an example of one approach. The primary consideration like with reconstructive surgery is to do no harm and think of the next time the tissues may need treatment. It is the same with Picture restoration.
@williamlawrence9875.
What do you think of Dr. Frankenstein's work? Did he inspire you?
Cómo puede cubrirse una pintura con tantos residuos?Tiene y debe limpiarse cuidadosamente.La pintura se ve sucia y encubierta por con productos químicos.Si,la conservamos,pero ,tenemos y debemos limpiar.
That's actually really neat.
I never really thought of the similarities between art restoration and surgery.
There's a lot, now that I think about it.
Surgeons are just people restorers, and painting restorers are just painting surgeons
Ya, I take the same approach with interior painting so that the next painter will have a perfect base and surface to build upon
This! Any skilled field has multiple techniques that are used. I see so many critical comments. All because she didn’t do it the exact way they think is right.
I see things like this and wonder if whoever worked on it would they ever imagine it would still be here now. Whether it’s buildings, art work…it fascinates me
I feel like, oftentimes with old things, whether it's Art or furniture or buildings, they built them with such high quality because they wanted it to last long. It was expensive and people usually didn't buy a new chair every 5 years. Or a New painting for every season to fit the vibe. So yes, I do believe most people did think what they created would be there for a long time. At least when creating something to sell. If it was something they did just for themselves, maybe not so much.
masking tape!!
same here it constantly peaks my curiosity on how long the painter thinks there painting will last but if I had a way I'd give anything to watch the original painter create there masterpieces one by one. now that's a once in a lifetime experience I'd give everything to witness
@@theoasis9633 one of my favourite things to do when it’s miserable outside is to get on a bus ot tram and look at the architecture 😀 and like we both said above, think about the people behind it, the true experts of their craft. The paint splatter on a canvas to me has no skill, this is real talent & art
@@lilacscentedfushias1852 exactly
I believe that Georg Flegel would be quite honored to know, the level care and attention his painting was receiving, over 200 years later.
They don't think it's by Flegel (or even Fliegel as he pronounces it), though, do they? Didn't they say 'by a follower of Flegel'?
17th century is the 1600s so this is in its 400th year EDIT: I was politely corrected that this IS the 18th century aka 1700s and 300 years.
Post surgery meds were strong 💪🏽 💊 😂
@@johnleake5657Yes
@@Auntie-Sara This is an 18th Centenary painting, according to the description.
@@Agentcoolguy1 Goodness me, my post surgery meds were stronger than I thought, thank you! 😅
i kind of love seeing the previous restoration attempts
even if they werent as skilled or privileged to have these tools then
its something birthed out of love, most likely. i know that attempts can ruin an artwork, but personally i find the attempt from love to be worth just as much
it says “i want this to survive. i want this to be beautiful again.” it speaks for the love of art, even if not done well 💗
and what is art if made to be appreciated, to be loved, cherished
that being said, its wonderful seeing this piece land in skilled and capable hands after all, to be restored to its full potential :)
I agree with you. Some work would have been destoyed permanetly if not someone take care of them in any way possible for him
It's a cool historical record of the piece as well!
It’s so nice to take a break from TikTok and just sit back and watch a master at work. No flashing lights or blaring sound; just talent, skill, patience and a meticulous effort to restore a beautiful piece of history. Awesome video!
welcome to youtube
Tiktok is for idiots.
People sometimes complain about the Internet, computers, but because of having them we get to see, learn and enjoy fantastic videos like this. Thankyou 😊
The problem isn't really there... The real problem is they almost just do the internet now. People must spend more time for sport, art, visit friends, go to the movies, learning something new (new language), etc. They should be active another way.
This video is much better than the infamous horse toy "restauration" still existing on this channel. Good job !
That’s completely untrue
You would’ve still learned about it you will just have to get off your lazy ass more than often
You also forget we are the fastest we have ever been world wide as the human race because of technology and ruined many traditions in the process
@@ClaraSunshine It all matters how you're raised and what your perception was learnt to be on this really. For me I use it during the evening to relax and watch entertaining videos or learn random things or for my wood working craft , or game. During the day I have my work and in between my wood working which keeps expanding in skill thanks to skills I can pick up much quicker on the internet because I don't have to go thru so much time learning all the stuff I already know and can focus on the one thing I don't and see a master do it so I can learn it using better methods and adjust them to my personal way of working. Making it lots quicker then if I would normally would learn from a craftsman 1 to 1 at times because he would try to learn me things that won't apply to me ( got a very particular way of learning at times cause of my Autism ) , and from these videos I can pick what I want to learn and how I will apply it.
Also I get to learn about allot more things because I get to see allot of different craftsman , while If I would see one workplace I would only see a couple craftsman and only learn there skillsets and ways of applying it. So yeah there is a massive both sides on this coin I feel. One end you got people "wasting" time that could be invested socializing and learning by watching mindless videos. And the other end you got people that also use it to expand their world and vision far beyond what they would normally see.
For example I would never know things like Japanese wood precision joints mastercrafts if it wasn't for the internet. I can't visit Japan myself so I'm hauling the knowledge here.
@@DJMetalstone I see....
P.S.
The mending of this piece, the replacement of lost canvas, was fascinating to watch! The meticulous effort, patience of it all! It was beautiful to watch. Thanks again.
@femineity.
It also brings the value right down, as it becomes less and less original.
@redblade8160 Removing the poorly done previous repairs didn't make piece less original.
@cindyknudson2715 it makes the piece less original if you do less original repairs. If the original reparation was uniquely terrible, it's less original now.
Original doesn't mean good.
Based on the amount of different outfit changes the restorer had on, I know this was a timely endeavor of love. Bravo
baumgartner restoration gang where ya at??
Washi Kozo!
Staples are inferior to tacks.
Where is the hot table?
Ohh we're here🤔
Here - although it feels like I'm being unfaithful watching this channel.
Didn't know there would be so many experts on here
I completely agree that they have no business attacking those who made conservation attempts many decades, if not centuries ago, but I would also like to add that this restoration seems haphazardly done even by today’s standards!
I agree
Baumgartner fan i see.
I am impressed. Most impressed by threading the patches into the original canvas, e.g. at 17:00
Same
Honestly, that is holy patience and skill. I really admire this lady.
I am so glad to have found your site! My daughter bought a very nice old painting by a Scottish painter . She picked it up today from the dealers , took it home, dropped it, tried to catch it mid air and put her fingers through it. She is distraught. I am an artist and I promised her I would try to restore it. I am having second thoughts after seeing your video! I am sure we cannot afford to have it restored professionally, but your video will certainly help me do a better job now. Thank you!
I had a girlfriend who threw a set of keys at me and I ducked only to watch the keys go through a painting I love. Though it is only fifty years old, I repaired it nicely using the knowledge I had after art school. The patch that was removed from the back of that painting in the video looks like my patch 😊.
Baumgarten restoration videos are also very good perhaps even better 😊
@@malcolmharing3744 I have been watching their site too, but it is very daunting!
They're roasting the shit out of the dude who tried to restore this before them im cryin
Yes, every other art restorer does this, forgetting the fact that anyone would say the same about them if the art lives another century or so.
I really wish he would explain some of these tools. What the hell is a smoke sponge? How is a museum vacuum different from a normal vacuum?
They were certainly in no rush to give information.
I looked those up, a smoke sponge is normally used to get soot and smoke debris off of stuff and a museum vacuum cleaner is a special type of vacuum favored by conservationists because it has a dial that allows you to precisely control the level suction in it!
@@thefrenchiestfry360 THANK YOU!!!
If only there was a search engine website.
Looks like the grands had fun with a bow and arrow in the house by the shape of the holes!
i love how in the video the narrator shades whoever the last restoration expert was about there work just to in turn be ripped apart in the comments by fans of someone else lol. art restoration beef is pretty serious apparently
I'm impressed by just the sheer multitude of tools used for this one restoration... Almost wanna watch it again and count all of them.
The meticulous patchwork is absolutely incredible.
...a lot of love someone has for art regarding this type of work..... Thank you for all the hours you and others put in to a trade that's precious to restore instead of destroy
Finding out that restoration experts essentially engage in the nuttiest form of pointillism I have ever seen was not what I was expecting to learn today, but I'm glad I know now.
My favourite part of the narration is when he appreciates the work of other people who tried to restofre that painting
LMAO 😭
This video literally made me fall asleep, but like, in a good way. I was having insomnia but this was so calming and satisfying to watch I fell asleep about half way in. Came back in the morning to finish it and the end result it stunning, good job !
I use audiobooks spoken in a language I don't know to help me fall asleep. And I download the content to my device rather than stream it, so it is not interrupted with loud, obnoxious ads.
I would love to watch a 2 hour video of just the process and the sounds!
Baumgartner Restoration
This is not just a 2 hrs process lol you can see the one working on it change clothes a couple of times for sure this restoration takes a month with 3-4 hrs work everydy
@@zxcv97 I didn't mean the process is only two hours, I meant that I could watch two hours of the process, no voice, no time lapse,... Just 2 hours of the process
My favorite sound is the cutting of the sponge. Very satisfying.
@mariealba4158.
Someone like you would enjoy watching paint dry on the walls as well.
I have immense respect for people that can do this, I have always been extremely impatient, a quality I
I do hate, I know I’d end up destroying it. So watching someone else do it will be the closest I ever come to something like this.
Luckily, patience is one of the qualities that's easier to improve upon.
@@allalala9916 patience is a virtue won from within. Outside circumstances will always test your patience. Those are the perfect times to practice patience-- when outside circumstances & people test you.
Love the respect you all show with the piece. The patchwork is amazing, detail to re-coloring, as well as other aspects of the repair. Thanks for sharing.
This is so immaculately clean! Thank you so much for preserving such pieces of the old world - truly doing a service for humanity!
That patchwork was impeccable. What meticulous attention to detail and extreme patience. Great watch.
but you can still see the patch in the finished painting, you shouldn't be able to see it
What a lovely still life…and an amazing restoration job. I enjoy watching this kind of work, especially as its original appearance begins to shine through.
There is so much that goes in to these restorations. It is wonderful to see the loving care these works of art are handled with. Because of them, we can preserve Artist works for future generations.
A true revelation of the restorer's many skills. Thank you for sharing it.
Its interesting, the narrator mentions "previous restoration attempts"... I'd also consider this to be an "attempt"
I'm glad there are people preserving the gifts of the past.
Is it acceptable to criticise old restoration attempts when 21st century technology was not available? Had no attempts been made, we would have had an even poorer specimen to restore!
Yeah ive watched others and the way they insult others who ever touched the painting is awful. If nothing else they stabilized the holes so it could, ahem, make its way into your capable hands without further damage.
Most of the things utilized im the video were available back then💀 and even then they dont mention how old the other restoration
Attempts were
Many “restorations” leave art in a worse state then they started in.
@@blakeryan7894 Perhaps it's a pity that the restoration is only done on "great" works and not on poor ones, so that they are improved by being "damaged" and therefore more appreciated haha!
Yes, it's fair.
@mastersofcraft, I am here because of my long time appreciation for Julian Baumgartner’s channel and my desire to see how other professionals approach similar task within the profession. I thank you for sharing the steps you took to restore this work of art.
I think some people forget that Julian built much of his equipment himself, so much of what he does is unique. There's more than one way to accomplish a goal.
I too love watching Julian work and I cringed when she stapled the painting to the new stretcher, with the keys already installed. I could hear him talking about how much he hates staples.
@@timber168 I love too watching Julian's patient work, and although I think he is a true professional inheriting the craft from his father, but the "tackling or stapling" to the stretcher debate is entirely subjective, he's subjective POV. You either way ad shock to the painting when stretched, and by stapling (my subjective POV) might be superior by the mere fact that you somewhat better preserve the linen, with smaller punctures in the fabric, also the punctures being farther from the actual artwork, even if it is newly sized. As a painter myself of some years of experience I prefer stapled canvases (cotton or linen) to tackled ones, for the stapled ones are fastened at the back rather than the sides. Although the linen patching in this restoration is on a whole different level.
As an artist in another medium @ICWELD says, it’s not how to do it, it’s how I do it.!
i appreciate the use of the voice over, not using your own voice is the best way to go about it
The restoration processes are so meditative... ❤😇🙂 somehow made me feel much better in these grey late-November days... 🍂🌧🌨
Great job! I love to see all the care and knowledge that goes into the proces!
"Notice the previous conservation attempts on this painting, showcasing a lack of quality."
Dang..
The previous repair could have been done 70 years ago. They did a great job with less technology to repair as today. In 70 years from now they will be saying the same about this repair.
i mean i see the lack of quality in this attempt ... you can fully see the patch in the finished painting ... there is no way you should be able to see that.
the artisan that restored this is just amazing, the process itself is a work of art. she's so badass!!
I’ve learned something new: finding the most insufferable community of UA-camrs just requires looking at painting restoration videos and finding all the people screeching about how some other dude on UA-cam would be doing it instead.
Nah, it's the people complaining about them that's most insufferable.
@@SylvanApenah it’s the people complaining about the people complaining about the people complaining.
LMAO!
Nope, it's the BR sheep that are insufferable. People with absolutely no training who think they're better than professional art restorers. @@SylvanApe
@jonmurraymurray5512 this whole comments section is literally making my day.
I've always wondered how art restorers do what they do. No surprise that it's extraordinarily painstaking and requires the patience of a saint! I wish they said how long it took from start to finish (better part of a year I'll bet). Absolutely amazing! Thank you!
People that do this type of work would never display road rage. What loving patience needed to accomplish such perfection.
That "The other guy did it all wrong" attitude is exactly what usually leads to road rage.
So satisfying watching all the care and time spent finding the exact right replacement parts and paint!
I think this was lovely and soothing to watch. And I really appreciate that someone gets to do this kind of work at this pace, which makes it done well and has the best result.
I wonder, though, we lose part of this painting's history and story by redoing the old repair. While it restored the painting to it's original state better than the first attempt, there's really interesting knowledge and story both of what the paining itself has been through and how things used to be done that is lost now. I think it would be equally as interesting to clean it but not update the old repiars.
Very true - and a lot of time the value of a piece of art is in its history!
The only way this finished piece could be more perfect would be to see it in an exquisite frame.
Incredible work, beautiful job.
Wow! Always wondered how that was done. Some one give that person a raise!! ❤
Watching videos like this is fascinating. The level of care the conservators take is amazing. I just wish there was more explanation of the tools used, how they were used, and what those tools (and the conservator's skills) were achieving.
I would rather see the old yellowed varnish retained than someone overcleaning the painting. I bet what is under that varnish is amazing. This seemed to be more about reparing the canvas than actually cleaning the painting itself.
Usually the varnish has been taken off and reapplied many times as it's an organic material, that never really hardens, so dust gradually embeds in it and it also gradually yellows over time.
The work you do takes time and patience. I saw the hands of this person covered with rose gold crystals. This person has a special divine gift.
What a painstakingly careful work. But I wonder why the old varnish was not removed, since it dampens the original colours to such a great extent?
Most likely so it can retain it’s age
@@VualDaZartterrible. The artist's vision wasn't restored. And they act like restoring it digitally makes up for it. I don't understand how they got the rights to do it because they'd need to have the owner's agreement. They didn't restore it
@@lounirs That’s a fair stance, it’s really a toss up, some people like retaining it’s age, others would love to see it back in it’s true original state
Unfortunately, the artist’s take on what should happen to their work is completely unknowable, and it’s up to whatever museum owns the piece
@@lounirsthe artist is long dead. Conservation is about preserving and stabilizing pieces in their current state. Restoration would attempt to return it to original. The goal for this painting was conservation, the digital retouch was a non-altering way to restore the piece.
That's because this is conservation, *not* restoration. The digital retouch is the restoration.
I never would have guessed that restoration begins with the back of the painting. Fascinating.
Thanks for showing this, now I can go to a museum and take a painting to clean, I hope the security will understand ❤
I’m aiming to have my a master degree in conservation and restoration of oil painting and this video excited me more to start this journey, I hope I could restore like you and contribute in this field Professionally
Fascinating. But, oh how that requires the patience of a saint!
Un-be-liev-able, what a beautiful process to watch. Many Kudos to the female restorer. She is worth her weight in gold. What a craftmanship. Can watch this for hours. Excuse my typos, since English is not my language. Thank you for sharing this video.
Restorations are really really really amazing! Great job!
I never thought I'd be watching someone restore a really old painting on UA-cam. this was pretty awesome!!! they did such a good job. I even enjoyed your subtle/not so subtle dig at the person who tried restoring it before but failed. 🤣 really great job on the painting!!!🥰🤣
The amount of effort put in this restoration is astonishing, but at the end I can still clearly spot the starlike shaped patching.
how can someone be that patience? what an extraordinary job. i enjoyed watching every minute of it. thanks for the video
Am i insane or did they not clean the painting and just retouched it as is? Maybe it was what the client wanted. And i think somebody will have a heart attack seeing those staples being used.
'Art for art sake'...awe inspiring indeed.
Wow, what an amazing restoration ❤!! And also gorgeous is the print version!!!
All in all Im so glad great musems have professionals experienced in repair and restoration. Those techniques must have quite a history and price tag.
The Tableros in Ranchos de Taos, NM church were restored in the 90s after being in the church 500 years after Columbus sailed from spain. Absolutely astonishing.
Unfortunately the Tableros in the Chapel of Lorado in Santa fe, NM were stolen.
As I proceed with your restoration, I feel renewed and happy.
I found the X shaped patch on the upper right still visible and distracting even after the retouching and varnishing. I wonder if that was a deliberate choice - to allow viewers to distinguish what is original from the retouching - or if that was a mistake or a place where the conservator found they were not able to fully mask the damage.
Me too, I want to know SO BAD
11:02 "The visible damage is evident"
Absolutely a quote of all time
This is first for me to see a paintings restoration. Its meticulous and extremely detailed. Ill never be an artisan, so ill stick to my Gunpla. :D
so old paintings slowly become works of multiple people
The minimum would have been to remove the oxidized varnish and to use proper tacks instead of staples… BGG
Always wondered how this was done. That was pretty amazing. Thank you for all the detail.
Props to the people that do this. Just from the patience this requires, I would end up getting thrown out lol.
oh my, i was not ready for the digital reveal. Absolutely a gorgeous painting.
Restoring an oil painting with watercolor? Kudos!!!
It's always water colour or goache or reversible restauration colour. Nothing else had to use.
Probably the ultimate form of restoration
Staples!!! JB is having a heart attack
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A gigantic round of applause to you all!!! Fantastic video!!
What a great job. It recures patience but it’s definitely worth it at the end.
This was absolute skill. Highly impressive.
I'm actually not mad about this. But a few things I didn't get was why not use the hot vacuum table to flatten it, why not clean off the varnish, and why staples? Everything else was done gorgeously
Your voice is so relaxing I watched this before bed and it helped so much!
I enjoy the roasting of previous conservation attempts
This conservator is brilliant
Me: I should really get some sleep it's 2:33 am
UA-cam: Painting restoration video
Me: well what's another half hour
Whar a brilliant and noteworthy talent! As important or even more challenging than the original artist hmself! A joy to watch!
Bravo,such an excellent job at restoration
... ok... I am not a restorationist, or conservator... Just the daughter of a painter.
Is it me, or were there several important steps that were missed... and I wanted to scream when i saw the staples!
Is it my ignorance?
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Just scrolled and saw many similar comments.
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what's wrong with staples? they stapler the new canvas onto new stretcher. the original art was not effected
As someone with ADHD, I can say with confidence that this painting would be destroyed in the first 3 minutes, if I was tasked with its restoration using my level of patience
Bold of you to assume you would not just find your newest hyper focus. 😊
@qwinlyn Depends if I enjoy the task, if it computers I can focus for hours
As for painting restoration...let's just say, you don't want me fixing your million dollar painting
Interesting. I have ADHD and I also have an unreal amount of patience for some reason. I know it presents differently in everyone but I didn't know impatience was a symptom. Gonna go look it up. Thank you for sharing, I learnt something new 😊
imagine being the one who took off a single nail that's embedded for centuries, man must be scary exciting!
Nooooooooo! No staples! You didn’t use an isolation layer? What happens down the road when the next conservator needs to remove what you’ve done?
This channel is a joke.
Why didn’t she use the hot table earlier?
isolation layer is not always necessary. Sometimes Baumgartner doesn't either. Conservation paints are easily remove.
they know better
300 years old?! Wow! It’s clear that whoever had previously attempted to restore this painting had not done a proper job. They probably thought they were doing things right, but they didn’t do good quality work. The painting looks great now! Excellent work!
That repair could have been done 100 years ago. In another 100 years when the next person restores this they will say what a poor job this repair was. As technology gets better the repairs will as well.
A mistura da tecnologia com a alta habilidade humana é incrível!!!
I couldn't take my eyes off of the video for even a minute! It was truly beautiful. The precision she had was just amazing. One quick question. What happened to the old original frame?
An amazing restoration. Over all the patch repair weaving the fibers was unique, Congratulations. Is notorius a female hand.
I loved the recuperation of the canva. Fascinating.
What I dont understand is why she didn't clean the painting or remove the old varnish. The painting looks so dark and to retouch a dirty painting doesn't seem right.
Love the word meticulous when it comes to restoring old things