Preserving Art: The William Rush Sculpture Conservation Project
Explore the intricate process behind the William Rush sculpture conservation project. This project involves meticulous research and expert physical characterization, ensuring the provenance and integrity of the sculpture are preserved. Our detailed approach includes thorough investigation, analysis, and attribution of the artwork, coupled with focused studies on its history and material composition. The final phase encompasses careful treatment, embracing both conservation and restoration techniques, to protect this piece of cultural heritage for future generations.
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Preserving Art: The William Rush Sculpture Conservation Project
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Rush sculpture
photo c. 1985
Treatment
Conservation & Restoration
Conservation
Inspection & documentation
Removal of previous interventions
Focused Research
& Studies
Professional opinions/consultation
Dr. Wayne Craven
Dr. Craven taught at University of Delaware2022-01-16
Dr. Sylvia Lahvis
Studied under Dr. Wayne Craven
Paul Johnston
Paul Johnston is curator of Maritime Studies at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History
Dana Wegner
Dana Wegner is curator of Ship's Models for U.S. Navy
Colan Ratliff
Colan Ratliff is a naval architectual historian at the curator of Ship's Models for the U.S. Navy
David MacGregor
David MacGregor was interviewed by Bonita Emms. See correspondence in Project management files.
Dr. George Gurney
Dr. George Gurney was curator of Sculpture and Paitings at the Smithsonian's Museum of American Art.
Philadelphia research efforts
Maritime research
NARG 36 & 41
NA Proofs of ownership database
Archives in Harrisburg, PA
Preliminary Investigation
Analysis & Attribution
Project Organization
& Administration
Goals & Objectives
Project goals c.1994
for Antiques Magazine 1998
Administration
Adams, project director 1994-1999
Attribution &
Ownership
Hill 1985 - 2002
Antiques and the Arts Weekly 3/29/1985
Legal
RMA, Inc. purchases project from PH in 2002
PR
Antiques Magazine Dec. 1999
Presentations
PZ presentation in Philadelphia
Physical characterization
William Rush sculpture project
R. Mark Adams, Inc
project 19403
Supporting knowledge
On-going Research (all)
Reports
Studies (all)
Comparative studies
PH Signatures of Style 2001
Native American Culture
"y" shaped sheath straps 2021
Bibliography
Historical reference
Watson, Annals of Philadelphia
Dunlap, History of the Rise of the Arts
Latrobe, Anniversary Oration 1811
Photographic
Butterfield's auction photo
2.0 Early Disassembly (ED)
3.0 Restoration Efforts (RE)
3.1 PH/Kuklinski/Moore/Nash
Left shoulder AF detail shots
Right shoulder detail shots
Preparation for move to Collier's
5.0 Studies (S)
5.4 Native American study (S_NA)
Hamilton Photo Study 3.2.2017
Hamilton Photo Session 2017
5.5 Comparative Studies Images
5.6 Individual component photo collections
8.0 RMA, 2014-
Work at 62 gallery
Work at 62 gallery armature 2020-21
3d scans & Images for photogrammetry
9.0 Presentation Images
ICL fighd photo files rev RMA 2002
Videographic
SED 2002 listing of tapes
Unknown dates
A0048 Mystic Seaport, scrolls, figures, models
A0049 David Pantzer's HS graduation, Benj. Rush bust
Project event timeline
Activities, Media, reports, studies
1985
Butterfield's auction photo
2002
SED 2002 listing of tapes
Unknown dates
A0048 Mystic Seaport, scrolls, figures, models
A0049 David Pantzer's HS graduation, Benj. Rush bust
Photographic
2.0 Early Disassembly (ED)
3.0 Restoration Efforts (RE)
3.1 PH/Kuklinski/Moore/Nash
Left shoulder AF detail shots
Right shoulder detail shots
Preparation for move to Collier's
5.0 Studies (S)
5.4 Native American study (S_NA)
Hamilton Photo Study 3.2.2017
Hamilton Photo Session 2017
5.5 Comparative Studies Images
5.6 Individual component photo collections
8.0 RMA, 2014-
Work at 62 gallery
Work at 62 gallery armature 2020-21
3d scans & Images for photogrammetry
9.0 Presentation Images
ICL fighd photo files rev RMA 2002
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