Maria Baruffetti
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View article: Organic Patinas on Small Historical Bronzes: From Mock-Ups to Actual Artworks
Organic Patinas on Small Historical Bronzes: From Mock-Ups to Actual Artworks Open
This paper deals with the study of organic coatings (patinas) on historical bronzes, specifically those applied on small-size statues in Renaissance workshops. These coatings, often transparent and translucent, contain a mixture of organic…
View article: The restoration of the amalgam gilded bronze elements from the Baptismal Font of Siena: Remarks on laser ablation in combination with other cleaning methods
The restoration of the amalgam gilded bronze elements from the Baptismal Font of Siena: Remarks on laser ablation in combination with other cleaning methods Open
This paper refers to the conservation work in progress in Florence, at the Opificio delle Pietre Dure, on the bronze elements from the Baptismal Font of Siena (1417-1430). In the bronze conservation community, it is well known that the las…