Open air metal - ICOMOS France

Open air metal
O UTDOOR METALLIC SCULPTURE FROM THE XIX
TH
TO THE EARLY XX TH CENTURY
Identification, conservation, restoration
INHA Auditorium
Galerie Vivienne
6, rue Vivienne
75002 Paris
15th SFIIC Study Days – December 4th & 5th, 2014, Paris
ICOMOS France - LRMH
Thursday, December 4th, 2014
POSTERS
8.15-9.00
Welcome reception and registration of participants
9.00
Institutional Speeches
The conference theme is also presented and illustrated through a series of 9 posters as a demonstration
of the diversity of Conservation and restoration of outdoor metallic sculpture created during the 19th
century and during the early-20th century.
- Antoinette LE NORMAND-ROMAIN, Director of the Institut National d’Histoire de l’Art, France ;
- Vincent BERJOT, , Managing director of heritage, Ministry of Culture and Communication,
France ;
- Isabelle PALLOT-FROSSARD, Director of the Laboratoire de Recherche des Monuments Historiques, France ;
- Pierre-Antoine GATIER, President of ICOMOS France, France.
Keynote Conference
- Catherine CHEVILLOT, Director of the Musée Rodin, France.
10.30-12.40
Introduction
Chairpersons: Isabelle Pallot-Frossard, Eric Pallot
• Comment mener une recherche sur le thème de la sculpture métallique à la documentation du musée d’Orsay ?
- Cl. LEMIRE, In charge of the Conservation documentation of the Musée d’Orsay, France
- C. CHIAVARI, Researcher fellow, University of Bologna, Italy
- M. ABBOTTONI, A. BALBO, E. BERNARDI, L. BRAMBILLA, S. GOIDANICH, B. LENZA, C. MARTINI, M.
MASCALCHI, A-A. MENCAGLIA, S. SIANO, C. MONTICELLI, Italy
• Conservation of Viceroy Muhammed Ali’s Clock Tower Staircase
- M-M. RIFAI, Conservation Department, Faculty of Archaeology, University of Cairo, Egypt
- Sh-A. AHMED, S-M. SALEH, M-M. ABDELBAR, Egypt
• Les ornements de toiture
- S. BARDEL, Research officer of the service of the Inventaire du patrimoine culturel, Brittany region,
France
• Les métaux de la statuaire
• Etudes historiques, artistiques et la conservation préventive sur les belles statues et
uniques dans le jardin de sculpture au Musée d’Art Contemporain de Téhéran
- J-B. MEMET, Expert, Société A-CORROS, France
- E. SAFFARAN, Professor of Art Department, University of Payame Noor, Iran
Cast iron
• Gandhi in Brazil
• La fonte parisienne
- J-F. BELHOSTE, Researcher fellow, Institut National d’Histoire de l’Art, France
- I. PARIZET, France
- R. PEREIRA DE FREITAS, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
• L’œuvre sculpturale de Mariano Benlliure : étude d’un ensemble de quatre pièces, leur
conservation et restauration
• Analyse comparée de l’utilisation des alliages cuivreux et de la fonte de fer dans
les ornements extérieurs de l’Opéra Garnier à Paris
- I. TRAVER-BADENES, Metal conservator in the service of Restauration, Castellón deputation, Spain
- L. FERRAZZA, J. GARCIA PEIRO, Spain
- L. LE CROLLER, Archivist in the Agence Pierre-Yves Caillault (Architect in Chief of the Monuments Historiques), France
Le fondeur d’art et la restauration d’ouvrage
- A. TEXIER, I. PALLOT-FROSSARD, France
• Les couleurs de la fonte
- A. TEXIER, Research engineer in the Laboratoire de Recherche des Monuments Historiques,
France
• Decision-making process for the color change of Le Val D’Osne kiosk, 19th century,
in Chihuahua, Mexico
- J. E. ROMERO CHAVEZ, Independent conservator, Mexico
12.40-14.10
• Conservation of bronzes and gilded bronzes exposed to the atmosphere: protective treatments, electromechanical sensor for in situ monitoring and development of a controlled-microclimate open showcase
Free time for lunch break
-P. NOVAC, Manager of the company Les Fontes d’Art de Dommartin, France
• Characterization of the alloy and of the natural and ‘artistic’ patinas of the angel of Calcagno tomb from the Staglieno monumental cemetery, Genoa
- V. BUONGIORNO, Metallurgy and Materials Laboratory, Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry Departement, Studies University of Genoa, Italy
- J. VERNET, P. PICCARDO, Italy
Guided tours of Saturday morning the 6th of December 2014 : to be chosen
registration needed
14.15-17.30
Chairperson: Catherine Chevillot
• La restauration de la statue Notre-Dame de France au Puy-en-Velay
1- Coubertin Foundry in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuses (approximately 2
hours)
- C. LAPORTE, Heritage architect, France
Created in 1963, the Foundry of Coubertin makes part of the four workshops of excellence of the Coubertin Foundation issued of the meeting between Yvonne de Coubertin, humanist of conviction, and
Jean Bernard, artist, stone-cutter and reformer of the French Compagnonnage. The know-how of the
actors of the foundry allied to the advanced technological equipment from which they benefit leads
them to be major actors of restoration worksites but also creation worksites. Their skills are recognized
at both a national and an international level.
Cf. Presentation of the 4th of December 2014 : La restauration de sculpture en zinc : Les deux renommées
du Petit Palais de Paris (J. DUBOS)
One group of 40 participants
Meeting place : at 9h00 in RER station Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuses
Fondation de Coubertin- Domaine de Coubertin
78470 Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse France
- A. NYGAARD, Coordinator of conservation and restauration, Direction of Culture in Las
Flores, Argentina
- M-P. BRIZOT, A. TEXIER, France
• La fuente de Las Flores « Vasque, la jeune fille à la Corbeille »
• Restauration du monument équestre de Bernardo O’Higgins réalisé par Val
d’Osne
- A. ROBA, Architect, Subdivision of projects and concessions at Santiago City, Chile
• La statue monumentale en fonte de la chapelle Notre-Dame d’Etang de Velarssur-Ouche: Histoire et Restauration
- E. PALLOT, Architect in chief of the Monuments Historiques, France
Coffee break
Zinc
2- Restoration of Vendôme Column and Outdoors ornaments of Garnier
Opera (approximately 2 hours)
• Conservation of American Zinc Sculpture: History of the Use of the Material and
Case Studies of Treatment
Vendôme Column restoration worksite:
The Vendôme column was cast from artillery cannon guns taken to the enemy during the Napoleonic
wars. It was erected at first in 1810 before being destroyed and then rebuilt by the end of the 19th
century. It is supposed to have not undergone any interventions until today. The restoration worksite
(Sponsorship of Ritz) began at the end of 2014, and is supervised by Christophe Bottineau, architecte en
chef des monuments historiques.
Cf presentation of the 5th of December 2014: Toute la subtilité d’un épiderme : Approche pour une conservation-restauration de la Colonne Vendôme (C. BOTTINEAU, A. TEXIER, M. BOUICHOU, C. GUINAMARD, B.
BRUNET-IMBAULT, M. LECANU)
- M. RABINOWITZ, Executive Vice President, Senior Conservator, Conservation Solution INC.,
Etats-Unis
- C. GRISSOM, United States of America
• Investigation on a copper-plated zinc outdoor decorative vessel from the 19th
century
- C. CHIAVARI, Researcher fellow, University of Bologna, Italy
- L. ROBBIOLA, France
Outdoors ornaments of Garnier Opera:
The Garnier Palace, inaugurated in 1875 is an architectural masterpiece. The decorations of its roof and
facades constitute a fascinating testimony of the importance of the work of the artist, who knew how
to adapt himself to imposed materials. This visit will enhance the historic wealth but also the technical
and artistic cleverness which presided the construction site of this building of the Parisian landscape.
Cf. Presentation of the 4th of December 2014 : Analyse comparée de l’utilisation des alliages cuivreux et
de la fonte de fer dans les ornements extérieurs de l’Opéra Garnier à Paris (L. LE CROLLER, A. TEXIER, I.
PALLOT-FROSSARD).
Four groups of ten participants
Group 1 : departure of the at 9h30 am, in place Vendôme, 75001 Paris
Group 2 : departure of the tour at 9:30 am in front of the Opera, Place de l’Opéra, Paris
Chairperson: Catherine Chevillot
- L. MORIGI, F. OSPITALI, M-C. BIGNOZZI, C. MARTINI, Italy
• La restauration de sculpture en zinc : Les deux renommées du Petit Palais de
Paris
- J. DUBOS, Art founder, Fonderie de Coubertin, France
17.30-20.00
Visit of a Parisian site: Musée d’Orsay
20.00
Conference dinner (by registration only)
The conference dinner will take place at 8.00PM in the prestigious restaurant of the Musée
d’Orsay, located in the 2nd floor of the museum. This old restaurant of the hotel d’Orsay,
which opened in 1900, is listed as a historic monument. After the visit of the museum at 6.00
PM, the dinner cooked by Chef Yann Landureau will be held at 8.00 PM. For organizational
reasons, please respect the schedule.
Friday, December 5th, 2014
8.30-9.00
9.00- 12.40
Welcome reception
Bronze
• Toute la subtilité d’un épiderme : Approche pour une conservation-restauration de la Colonne Vendôme
- C. BOTTINEAU, Architect in Chef of the Monuments Historiques, France
- A. TEXIER, M. BOUICHOU, C. GUINAMARD, B. BRUNET-IMBAULT, M. LECANU, France
Chairperson: David Bourgarit
• The casting of western sculpture during the 19th century: sand casting versus lost
wax casting
- T. BEENTJES, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Conception structurelle de la statuaire métallique monumentale au XIXème s.,
particularités techniques et conséquences en matière de conservation et de restauration
- A. AMARGER, Conservator of metallic sculptures, France
• From sculptures to foundries: elemental analysis to determine the provenance of
modern bronzes
- M. GANIO, North-western University, Art Institute de Chicago, United States of America
• General understanding of outdoor bronze corrosion: an overview
- L. ROBBIOLA, Researcher fellow, University of Toulouse, CNRS-TRACES, France
- C. CHIAVARI, E. BERNARDI, M-C. BIGNOZZI, C. MARTINI, Italy
Coffee break
Chairperson: Christian Degrigny
• Biopatinas : Innovative biological patinas for copper-based artefacts
- E. JOSEPH, Researcher fellow,University of Neuchâtel/Haute Ecole Arc Conservation-restauration, Switzerland
- E. DOMON BEURET, L. BRAMBILLA, R. BERTHOLON, C. CEVEY, M. ALBINI, L. MATHYS, D. JOB,
P. JUNIER, Switzerland
- P. LETARDI, Italy
• Les cires microcristallines dans la protection de la statuaire métallique en cuivre
ou alliage de cuivre exposée en extérieur
- A-M. GEFFROY, Independent restorer, France
- A. TEXIER, D. SYVILAY, T. BROCARD, France
• Conservation of an Outdoor Historical Bronze
- M. MAI RIFAI, University of Cairo, Egypt
- N-A. ABDEL GHANY, M. WAFAA, M.S. ELMETWALY GABER, Egypt
• A multi-analytical approach for the conservation of the Brera Napoleon by Antonio Canova
- A. SANSONETTI, Institute for Conservation and Valorization of Cultural Goods, Italy
- M. COLELLA, P. LETARDI, J. STRIOVA, C. COLOMBO, M. REALINI, B. SALVADORI, Italy
12.40-14.00
14.00-17.30
Free time for lunch break
Chairperson: Benoît Mille
• Metal patina, patina loss and repatination criteria - The case of “ El Caballito ”
- J. CONTRERAS-VARGAS, Metal conservator, National School of Conservation, Mexico
- G. PEÑUELAS-GUERRERO, I-M. LOPEZ-ARRIAGA, Á. GARCIA-ABAJO, Mexico
• Relating the damage assessment of outdoor bronze and copper monuments in
Greece to the environment, techniques of construction, and past cleanings
- V. ARGYROPOULOS, Technological Institute of Athens, Greece
Use of hammered metal
• Sheet copper in North America 1870-1915 : A brief outline for sculpture
and architectural embellishments, including a recent restoration of Augustus
Saint-Gaudens’ Diana
- A. JENKINS, Conservator of Decorative Art and Sculpture, Philadelphia Museum, United
States of America
- A. LINS, Head of Conservation, Philadelphia Museum of Art, United States of America
• La restauration de la statue de l’église Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure en Vendée
- F. JEANNEAU, Architect in Chief of the Monuments Historiques, France
• Restauration de la Fontaine Bartholdi de Lyon
- D. REPELLIN, Architect in Chief of the Monuments Historiques, France
Coffee break
Outdoor statuary maintenance
Chairperson: Annick Texier
• La conservation des bronzes dans les jardins du musée Rodin
- F. BLANCHETIERE, Conservator of Heritage, Deputy-manager of Collection Service, Musée
Rodin, France
• L’entretien de la statuaire civile en métal dans l’espace public parisien
- M. MONFORT, Conservation of work of religious and civil art, City of Paris, France
- B. PERDU, N. IMBERT, France
Discussions on outdoor metallic statuary preservations perspectives
Closing speech