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Painted (Polychrome) + Lacquer Objects

The objects shown on this page are painted wooden or lacquered objects. Objects treated are from both private and institutional clients, and the treatment reports offered show a range of types of treatment reports.

Treatment of badly deteriorated lacquer and/or painted objects requires consultation with the owner or curator to determine the best course of treatment. As conservators, our goal is to preserve the original finish while rendering the item structurally sound and acceptable in appearance.

Additionally, two dozen pieces of painted/polychrome Mason Monterey furniture can be found on a page featuring the collection at the Oregon Caves NM.

NPS McLoughlin House
Chinese Lacquer Sewing Cabinet Ca. 1830

The Chinese Lacquer Sewing Cabinet was a gift to Marguerite McLoughlin from a grateful member of the Fort Vancouver community, and one of the few items in the collection which belonged to the family. The cabinet consisted of four parts: cabinet, cornice, table, and sewing box. hen with minimal invasion. Other items to repair were legs, cornice, and hinges.
For more information and images go to our page on
McLoughin's Chinese Lacquer Sewing Cabinet.

 

Painted Windsor Chair Ca. 1730

The Painted Windsor Chair had been in our client's family from its creation. It was structurally sound, but had several areas that had chipped and the painted finish was in need of cleaning; infill was requested in some of the larger breaks.
PAINTED WINDSOR CHAIR TREATMENT REPORT

Before, left, and after treatment, right.

 

Painted Gilded Radio Cabinet Ca. 1925

A family heirloom, this beautiful radio chest was broken in shipment to the families new home on the West Coast. Several areas needed reparation, then the entire radio was waxed for protection. We did not infill the missing gold leaf.
AMERICAN ROCOCO REVIVAL POLYCHROME RADIO CHEST

Before, above, and after treatment, below.

 

CCC Primitive Painted Wood Box

This wood box has been part of the collection in the first Superintendent's House
at Crater Lake National Park as far back as anyone can remember. Layers and layers of shellac and paint over many years had created a wonderful patina:
We repaired cracks, then cleaned and protected the finish.
TREATMENT REPORT FOR THE PAINTED WOODBOX #32