Portraits of Johannes Ludwig “Lewis” Castleman, Sr. (1744-1826) and Jemima Pearsall Castleman (1750-1844)

Total Conservation Cost: $7,700

These portraits underwent a thorough and careful cleaning of the reverse-side of the canvases. The portraits were re-lined and mounted on a new linen canvas. The painting surfaces were cleaned with a mild detergent to remove accumulated grime and particulates. The old, yellowed varnish and overpaint was removed. The portraits were sealed with a barrier coat of varnish and in painted to fill any voids. They were re-coated with a final non-yellowing varnish. The frames were cleaned, the losses were filled and sculpted, and then retouched to match the original finish.

This project has been ADOPTED! Thank you to the donor for helping us preserve this important piece of antebellum history.

The conservation work was done by art conservator, Terry Boyle, owner and president of Collector’s Art Group.