La restauration du crocodile historique du Muséum des Sciences naturelles d’Angers
Present throughout the History of Europe, crocodile taxidermy preparations conveyed a powerful symbolism until the 18th century. Due to their historical value, the conservation of such specimens requires special care and their restoration remains a delicate undertaking. The objective of this article...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Association CeROArt
2019-12-01
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| Series: | CeROArt : Conservation, Exposition, Restauration d'Objets d'Art |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.openedition.org/ceroart/6921 |
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| Summary: | Present throughout the History of Europe, crocodile taxidermy preparations conveyed a powerful symbolism until the 18th century. Due to their historical value, the conservation of such specimens requires special care and their restoration remains a delicate undertaking. The objective of this article is to highlight the exceptional restoration of a historical crocodile specimen belonging to the Museum Natural Sciences of Angers. We will discuss the elements of a possible ancient intervention on the specimen, such as a wooden internal architecture, the presence of sealant to fill gaps in the skin, leather parts inside the mouth or the use of printed book pages to fill in holes. |
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| ISSN: | 1784-5092 |