Restoring Mr. Long

Joseph D. Long (1792-1875) may not have been as pink as the sheen of nicotine made his face appear in the uncleaned portrait.  Restoring Mr. Long was by no means a small task.  I am told that a portrait of a not-so-very-famous gentleman of this size and era (about 175 years old), being in great condition, would bring 300-500 from a collector at the most.  Yost Conservation in Oxford, Connecticut is very experienced in restoring great works of American Art for collectors and museums alike.  A full restoration would cost many times that amount.  But there really is no other option when it comes to family heirlooms.

Before Restoration Work

Back of Painting Before Restoration

Midway - After Cleaning But Before Inpainting

The Restored Mr. Long