How do you remove mold from the back of oil paintings on canvas?
November 15th, 2010
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mpc717vc asked:
Oil paintings on canvas with wood stretchers were accidentally stored in damp conditions (leaky garden shed) for many years. Patches of black mold are growing on the back of some paintings, white mold on the backs of others. The black mold is starting to show through on the painted side.
Oil paintings on canvas with wood stretchers were accidentally stored in damp conditions (leaky garden shed) for many years. Patches of black mold are growing on the back of some paintings, white mold on the backs of others. The black mold is starting to show through on the painted side.
These are family portraits, painted 50 years ago by a beloved family member. We are sick to see this damage and can’t figure out how to treat the mold without further staining or damaging the painting. The paintings are typically about 18×24.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
mpc717vc
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