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John Reidy · 12-19-2007, 01:27 AM

I hope this post is in the correct place. I have a friend who has a portrait of a relative by Alphaeus P. Cole. The painting was in an attic for many years and at a Christmas party he showed it to me. I was impressed by the quality of the work and was told that it was a portrait of his aunt as a young girl. She has long passed away and my friend discovered recently in another relative's attic.

The portrait is dirty and needs cleaning but the biggest problem is a tear about 1.5 - 2 inches long in the lower right quandrant of the painting.

I am curious if anyone here has any suggestions on how to best proceed in restoring this beautiful piece.

12-19-2007, 01:27 AM	#1
John Reidy !st Place MRAA 2006, Finalist PSOA Tri-State '06, 1st Place AAWS 2007 Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Kernersville,NC Posts: 391	Restoration Help I hope this post is in the correct place. I have a friend who has a portrait of a relative by Alphaeus P. Cole. The painting was in an attic for many years and at a Christmas party he showed it to me. I was impressed by the quality of the work and was told that it was a portrait of his aunt as a young girl. She has long passed away and my friend discovered recently in another relative's attic. The portrait is dirty and needs cleaning but the biggest problem is a tear about 1.5 - 2 inches long in the lower right quandrant of the painting. I am curious if anyone here has any suggestions on how to best proceed in restoring this beautiful piece. __________________ John Reidy www.JohnReidy.US Que sort-il de la bouche est plus important que ce qu'entre dans lui.