Amit Ambalal
The team received a few Amit Ambalal works in 2018. The restoration project continued for 3 months, and had the team restoring 9 large works of Ambalal in total. 8 of these works were oil on canvas and one was an acrylic painting.
The common issue plaguing these works was active fungus along with a heavy accumulation of dust and dirt. Huge tears, loss and weakening of support and insect infestation were also some of the other problems.
The treatment for these started with fumigation in order to disinfect the fungus. Dried fungus, stains caused by fungus and accumulated dust and dirt were removed next with dry and solvent cleaning. Tears were mended, weak edges were identified and strip lining was provided for strength. The losses were then filled in, followed by application of protective coating and reintegration with compatible medium for some.