[or-roots] Containers for Oil Painting

[Leslie Chapman]

This was best I could come up with;

Best way to preserve an oil painting and its frame is to hang it on an
interior wall out of direct sunlight in a constant environment levels.

Oil paintings do not like fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels. Keep
paintings away from fireplaces, walls adjacent to fireplaces, air
conditioners, sinks, baths, radiators. Ideal environmental conditions during
display are stable 21degrees Celsius and 45% humidity and out of direct
sunlight

When hanging the painting, make a hidden spacer 1/4" thick at the back of
the frame to create an air barrier between the painting and the wall. Your
frame-maker will do it for you. The space between the frame and the wall
should be even all round the frame so that the irregular shadow or keystone
effect is eliminated.

If you have to store paintings they should be stored upright when framed and
placed in a low traffic area. Place a bit of polystyrene or jablo in between
the paintings so the paintwork only touches jablo. If unframed they are
placed flat but should not be subjected to heavy forces such as a pile of
papers or files as it will damage the paintwork.

If the painting gets covered in dust for some reason, use a white cotton
cloth and lightly dust it making no pressure on the surface of the canvas.
Do not use cleaning liquids.

Insects can be a problem. Deposits contain acids and will damage the
painting. Some insects such as wood lice and moths actually eat away
material from the canvas and frame. Do not spray insecticide or other
anti-insect sprays as they will do more severe and immediate damage. Select
adequate insect free storage or call a pest control company to sterelise the
area.

Do not cover the paintings with bin bags or plastic for storage as
unfavourable conditions such as condensation, excessive heat, stagnant air
will damage the art piece.

If you have a problem with your paintings tell us the problem and we will
refer it experts and also restorers. We will gladly relay the solution to
you as soon as we have it.


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From: or-roots-admin at sosinet.sos.state.or.us
[mailto:or-roots-admin at sosinet.sos.state.or.us]On Behalf Of
EugeneMelvin.roots at comcast.net
Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 6:48 PM
To: Oregon Roots; Oregon Roots
Subject: [or-roots] Containers for Oil Painting


I need some advice on how to store oil paintings.

I live in the greater Portland, Oregon area and am not sure how to store oil
paintings.  I have about a dozen painting in various sizes and would like to
put them in storage at home.

Some were painting were done by my grandfather and others were done of
family members.

If containers need to be build then I would ask this wonderful group for
advice on who they know that could do the work.

Thanks in advance for advice.

Eugene
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