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Ripped canvas — after restoration

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Repair of a significant impact tear on a valuable oil on canvas, with canvas stabilisation and relining.

Artist Adam Cullen
Type Oil on Canvas
Treatment Canvas repair, relining
Location Singapore

Before Restoration

Condition on Arrival

This oil on canvas is by noted Australian artist Adam Cullen and carries significant value. A large impact tear had occurred on the lower left of the canvas, visible from both the front and reverse of the work. The canvas fibres had separated fully in places, putting the paint layer directly at risk. The client came to us seeking the best possible outcome for a work of this importance.

Before restoration — overall front view Before restoration — front detail Before restoration — tear visible from reverse

After Restoration

The Finished Work

Through careful canvas consolidation and relining, we fully stabilised the torn area and restored the surface to its original integrity. The repair was carried out invisibly — the reverse of the canvas shows the clean, stable lining, while the front retains all the energy and character of Cullen's original paint layer.

After restoration — overall front view After restoration — front detail After restoration — reverse of canvas After restoration — reverse corner showing clean lining

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