RESTORATION OF THE ALTAR OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL PILAR

Begin the restoration work of the altarpiece of our Lady of Pilar, belonging to the convent of the Descalzas real of Madrid.

This altarpiece is situated in the cloister of the convent, made of carved and polychromed wood. The altarpiece is the second third of the 17TH century, is made up of body main and penthouse. The main body is divided into three areas, with two Solomonic columns on the sides.

The condition presents an overlay and blackened by a thick patina of bitumen of Judea. There are losses volume and size.

Altar of Nuestra Señora del Pilar - Convent of las Descalzas Reales de Madrid

The restoration is consisting of the removal of the coating layer, the consolidation of the polychrome and the replacement of the first phase of the volumes.

 

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