Chine Collé: Printing ink on thin paper pressed into thick paper; “The Highland Shepherd’s Dog”, Sir E. Landseer, 14 ¼” x 20 ¼”, 1860
Before Treatment: Chine collé is delaminating from the larger support. The support is also torn and the large vertical stain (tide line) is the result of water damage.
After Treatment: Both the chine collé paper and the support were cleaned and repaired and are now brighter and stronger. The stain has been removed and image aesthetic was improved.
