KONSERWACJA POLICHROMII I SZTUKATERII W PAŁACU W KONARZEWIE

• Authors: Powidzki Krzysztof

Title variants

EN

The Conservation of Polychromy and Stucco in Konarzewo Palace

• Languages of publication: PL EN

Abstracts

EN

In 1991–1996, the author supervised the conservation of polychromy and stucco in five chambers in Konarzewo Palace near Poznań: the hall and alcove on the storey, the music and corner rooms on the ground floor, and the grand dining room; unfortunately, the undertaking remains uncompleted. The polychromy represented assorted states of preservation, and certain parts disclosed more than 50%gaps. The conservation, preceded by photographic documentation, began with the removal of repainting and oil varnish rubbed into the plaster surface. Initial attempts were made to remove the repainting with the aid of organic solvents (mineral spirits, turpentine, toluene, acetone). Satisfactory results were obtained, however, after the application of pastes based on methyl chloride. Remnants were removed with acetone, with simultaneous additional cleaning by means of bristle paint brushes. The complete removal of the oiled painted layers was followed by a cleaning of the surface of the painting with a 5% solution of saponins in distilled water. The elimination of the repainting revealed the presence of rather numerous gypsum putties, especially along the edge of the composition. The putties were removed mechanically. The loosening of the plaster was glued with a 5–10% water solution of polyvinyl acetate. Gaps in the plaster and cracks were filled with a lime–sand mass (3:1), covering moistened areas with a thin layer of lime, tinted with the local colour. Repair of the gaps and rubbed out spots was accomplished by resorting to the “small point” technique, and mineral paints produced by Winsor–Newton, diluted in whitewash. The surface of the painting was rendered protected with a 1% solution of Paraloid B–T2 in toluene. The removal of the repainting of the stucco was conducted mechanically, after the surface was sprinkled with water. The softened additional layers were eliminated with stucco and sculpting tools. The surface was cleaned with stubble paint brushes and small brushes. The performed work made it possible to localise the original colour of the background. After the complete cleaning of the surface of the stucco and the background, the conservators supplemented the decoration (profiled elements), and applied putty in cracks and chips, by using lime–sand mortar. The colour of the ceiling was reconstructed upon the basis of preserved fragments. The painting was performed by using a lime–casein solution, highly diluted and with glazing properties. Covering the surface and achieving the suitable colour called for painting it from two to three times.

• Publisher: Narodowy Instytut Dziedzictwa
• Journal: Ochrona Zabytków
• Year: 1999
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 391-402

Dates

published

1999

Contributors

author

Powidzki Krzysztof

References

• D. Matyaszczyk, Pałac w Konarzewie, „Ochrona Zabytków” 1999, nr 3, s. 250–263.
• E. Kręglewska–Foksowicz, Barokowe rezydencje w Wielkopolsce, Poznań 1982.
• K. Powidzki, M. Seredyn, Dokumentacja konserwatorska: wystrój malarski i sztukatorski sufitów 2 sal I piętra pałacu w Konarzewie woj. poznańskie, Poznań 1992, mpis.
• K. Powidzki, Dokumentacja konserwatorska: wystrój malarski i sztukatorski 2 sal parteru pałacu w Konarzewie woj. poznańskie, Poznań 1994, mpis PSOZ.
• K. Powidzki, Dokumentacja konserwatorska: wystrój malarski sklepienia sali oznaczonej numeracją 016, 017, 018 —parter pałacu w Konarzewie woj. poznańskie, Poznań 1995–1996, mpis PSOZ.;
• J. de Voragine, Złota legenda, Warszawa 1955, s. 49.

Identifiers

ISSN

0029-8247