I need to learn how to preserve an older oil painting from close to 100 years ago.?

This is what I believe is an oil painting but oddly enough it is not on canvas. It is painted on some sort of really hard board that is probably about 1/2 in thick. This was just passed down from my husbands grandmother and we want to take care of it but not sure how. Also the corners of this board material painting are a little worn. Please if anyone can..HELP. ThanksI need to learn how to preserve an older oil painting from close to 100 years ago.?
If it is important to you and you are concerned about taking care of it, don't attempt and restoration or improvements yourself. In other words, don't clean it or paint anything on it. If it needs restoration have a professional do it. The best thing you could do yourself is to frame it for protection and keep it away from direct sunlight and smokey rooms. Beware of a framing shop for advice other than for framing. For advice about the painting itself go to a gallery or museum.I need to learn how to preserve an older oil painting from close to 100 years ago.?
That's a tricky question, sight unseen. I cannot even be sure of the condition and the medium (oil, or casein or egg tempera?)





You need expert advise. I'd call around to framing shops, etc., ask questions.





If you decide to do it yourself (risky; you could ruin it). If it's in fact oil, you can probably use oil painter's varnish (not acrylic based). You could paint a little on the painting, in a corner, say, about 1/2'; in diameter. Let it set and see what happens. This is no guarantee, even if it looks good in a month. But better than hit or miss.


This may help: http://www.wetcanvas.com/Articles2/13766鈥?/a>


If the painting is important to you, a varnish with UV protection is a good idea too. Try searching at Google for this till you find it.

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