Műtárgyvédelem 26., 1997 (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum)

Pankaszi István: Egy XIX. századi elefántcsontra készült miniatűr restaurálása

THE RESTORATION OF A 19TH CENTURY MINIATURE PAINTED ON IVORY

Abstract: This article is devoted to a rarely discussed, special type of artefact that is often composed of several raw materials. It defines the genre of painting under discussion and also offers a brief historic review. Material properties of ivory as a support, as well as its substitutes used in restoration arc discussed.

This general review is followed by the description of a 19th century lady’s portrait painted on ivory and kept in a leather ease.

Szerző cime/Author’s address:

Pankaszi István grafikai restaurátormüvcsz/conservator for graphics, M. A. Szépművészeti Múzeum/Museum of Fine Arts 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 41.

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