The Challenge
- To protect a delicate 17th century pastel during exhibition while providing an optimal viewing experience.
The Solution
Optium Museum Acrylic®
Acrylic is half the weight of glass and shatter resistant
Safeguards against injury and damage to artwork and visitors.
Anti-static protection exceeds that of glass
Immediately eliminates static charge. Makes for safer, easier framing and less cleaning.
Abrasion resistant
A durable hard coat protects against scratches from cleaning and general exposure to the public.
Anti-reflective
Allows viewers to see the pastel rather than distracting reflections.
99% UV blocking
Protects the pastel works from the most damaging light wavelengths, helping prevent fading and degradation.
The Work
Historique:
- collection du roi Umberto II d’Italie, 1933;
- collection de S.A.R. la princesse Marie Beatrice de Savoie;
- sa vente, Londres, Christie’s, 22 avril 2005;
- collection particulière;
- vente, Angleterre, 2008;
- Londres, galerie Miles Barton;
- vente, Paris, Christie’s, 23 juin 2009;
- acquis à cette vente par l’Association des Amis de la BnF;
- don de l’Association des Amis de la BnF en 2009
- Restauré en 2010 par André Le Prat;
- encadré avec un verre acrylique Optium® offert par Tru Vue.
- Réserve B 11 a boîte format 4