The Salvage Job - Part 1

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    There are paintings for which the future looks grim. A shift here or there and they could easily end up discarded. And while the state of these works is desperate all hope is not lost; something can be done. It may be unreasonable to expect that the painting would look new or as if no damage had occurred but it is perfectly sound to expect that it can be salvaged.
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  • @hermeusxerxes6487
    @hermeusxerxes6487 3 года назад +2386

    "Say the line, Baumgartner!"
    "*sigh* Washikozo."
    *Loud cheering*

    • @carlotta4th
      @carlotta4th 3 года назад +50

      I thought you were going to say "well." (He says well a lot).

    • @GoMessJ
      @GoMessJ 3 года назад +9

      The Washi-m*th+rfkn-Kozo Church

    • @RawTimee
      @RawTimee 2 года назад

      I love seeing him but on washikozo

    • @Reb0rta
      @Reb0rta 2 года назад +2

      This made me laugh louder than expected 😂

  • @rinb4599
    @rinb4599 3 года назад +2538

    my family at my funeral: heaven gained another angel today
    me, in hell: WHERE ARE THE ART CONSERVATORS THAT RUIN PAINTINGS

  • @ocdholic
    @ocdholic 3 года назад +3059

    "...thoroughly damaged by unskilled hands..."
    Oooowie we're in for a ride. Lemme get some snacks and tea first.

    • @jademarie156
      @jademarie156 3 года назад +49

      Grab some popcorn for the roasting

    • @bebop54
      @bebop54 3 года назад +4

      lmao...

    • @jeanlouisdegraaf1976
      @jeanlouisdegraaf1976 3 года назад

      Is bonus so bad Thatcher youneedthees advertaismends to keep your RUclips Chanel open

    • @maidofthemisty
      @maidofthemisty 3 года назад +3

      got my coffee

    • @reze3416
      @reze3416 3 года назад +1

      My coffee is ready!

  • @PonCel4ever
    @PonCel4ever 3 года назад +2274

    therapy: expensive
    watching julian restore paintings: free

    • @susanita5211
      @susanita5211 3 года назад +16

      He cured my insomnia

    • @claudiadeuchars4814
      @claudiadeuchars4814 3 года назад +5

      @@susanita5211 me to 😊👏

    • @layneisinpayne2473
      @layneisinpayne2473 3 года назад +12

      @@susanita5211 genuinely same. I have trouble sleeping cuz my ADHD Brain won't shut down and this helps me fall asleep

    • @stephprzepiora8974
      @stephprzepiora8974 3 года назад +4

      It’s the “I have time” for me. 💗

    • @ariwizzard
      @ariwizzard 2 года назад +2

      not me watching this both before and therapy-

  • @venushale7113
    @venushale7113 3 года назад +3067

    I actually laughed out loud at the THIRD lining canvas! Your poor hands

    • @stankythecat6735
      @stankythecat6735 3 года назад +171

      It’s the smile and the way he shakes his head … we all know that feeling , it’s universal

    • @sobertillnoon
      @sobertillnoon 3 года назад +54

      Even with this spoiler I was pleasantly surprised. I thought you were referring to the interleave as one of the 3.

    • @09conrado
      @09conrado 3 года назад +15

      Like: rip, rip, ..... WHAAATTTT????

    • @Sarydormi
      @Sarydormi 3 года назад +31

      I don't know how to describe my face when I heard about the THIRD layer of canvas
      And I have hyenas in my bloodline, I'm sure about it

    • @liaalexan224
      @liaalexan224 3 года назад +5

      I was so surprised when I saw your comment and then the video, what was the person thinking?

  • @dylweezy117
    @dylweezy117 3 года назад +2439

    That whole piece is about to be several pounds lighter, just from removal.

    • @saskiaeich1832
      @saskiaeich1832 3 года назад +218

      It's getting ready for hot girl summer

    • @xenthia
      @xenthia 3 года назад +23

      @@saskiaeich1832 you have a legendary sense of humor.

    • @bunnylovesapples
      @bunnylovesapples 2 года назад +7

      Me after geting rid of my ex

  • @whileinbetween
    @whileinbetween 3 года назад +2232

    *removes 2 lining canvasses*
    Billy Mays: BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE

    • @jaredcress4328
      @jaredcress4328 3 года назад +64

      WOW THATS A LOT OF DAMAGE!

    • @PhantomStella
      @PhantomStella 3 года назад +25

      Still hear his voice when I read that

    • @nerdgarage
      @nerdgarage 3 года назад +8

      Alternate title for the video [series]

    • @MrsJessica9797
      @MrsJessica9797 3 года назад +5

      This actually made laugh🤣

    • @ceer9141
      @ceer9141 3 года назад +2

      🤣🤣👏👏👏

  • @johnny_eth
    @johnny_eth 3 года назад +914

    Julian: How many lining canvas did you add?
    Previous conservators: yes

    • @largol33t1
      @largol33t1 3 года назад +38

      He needs to hunt down the last conservator and mummify him. Then come back a week later and add another layer.
      And another.
      And another.
      And another.
      And another.
      Then at layer 15, ask the paranoid conservator "Did I get my point across?"

    • @TheDestructiveGiant
      @TheDestructiveGiant 2 года назад +4

      "how many breads have you eaten?"

  • @Sbarellata
    @Sbarellata 3 года назад +1777

    New Baumgartner experience:
    "The damage actually might be less than I have thought" > oh, thank god...
    Proceed to lift the canvas revealing a ginormous hole across the face > GASP

    • @sonipitts
      @sonipitts 3 года назад +96

      Right? When THAT is better than expected, you know you're in for a rollercoaster ride of conservation madness.

    • @williamgallop9425
      @williamgallop9425 3 года назад +8

      Did the previous fixers leave their tag on the strecher?

    • @BoomerKeith1
      @BoomerKeith1 3 года назад +29

      I always think "I think I could do that" as I'm following along with Julian's work until he almost always gets to a point when I think "aaaaand I'm out!". That was the time in this painting.

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 3 года назад +5

      @@williamgallop9425 That would be good information to have so people can avoid them like the plague!

    • @GentleSpirit1
      @GentleSpirit1 3 года назад +1

      @@williamgallop9425 it’s his “catalog” label so he can track the painting and it’s information.

  • @ascarletmoon17
    @ascarletmoon17 3 года назад +528

    You've heard of Russian nesting dolls, not get ready for: Many layered Canvas

  • @02597q
    @02597q 3 года назад +3776

    That painting was basically a lasagna with how many layers of stuff it had

    • @tuffymartinez
      @tuffymartinez 3 года назад +77

      "fish glue is eatable"

    • @redheadmomma7176
      @redheadmomma7176 3 года назад +43

      But that lasagna you do not want to eat

    • @sonipitts
      @sonipitts 3 года назад +91

      Forbidden Lasagna

    • @redheadmomma7176
      @redheadmomma7176 3 года назад +12

      @@sonipitts and now I want the forbidden lasagna, 😢

    • @dougramos
      @dougramos 3 года назад +13

      it would be epic if it were an italian painting

  • @Nathanm7977
    @Nathanm7977 3 года назад +1254

    The amount of people across the spectrum that Julian has brought together to enjoy art through a different light is beautiful. To all of you stay safe, happy and love everyone.

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 3 года назад +17

      Blessings on you and your family and friends and any livestock you might have wandering around the house and yard. Stay healthy and happy! ⛺

    • @a-complished4406
      @a-complished4406 3 года назад +12

      This is being truly a joy to follow, like rehabilitating a lost soul. Never knew restoring art would make me so happy and hopeful for a better world.

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 3 года назад +4

      Backatcha!

    • @sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee7548
      @sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee7548 3 года назад +5

      Ya its pretty funny me and my brest freind are punk and we will sit down and watch him together and also my indie and nerdy freinds watch him =)

    • @toom_56
      @toom_56 3 года назад +5

      I know right! I am a high schooler who is obsessed with Minecraft and loves history

  • @aserta
    @aserta 3 года назад +647

    Usually, he's behind the camera. This time... it's personal.

    • @ericschuster2680
      @ericschuster2680 3 года назад +20

      *In the first age, in the first battle, when the shadows first lengthened, one stood.*

    • @exploridori
      @exploridori 3 года назад +17

      He wants us to see the grey hairs he got from this restoration

  • @charminharlan9081
    @charminharlan9081 3 года назад +243

    when i studied abroad in Japan a couple years back, we went to a place (i don’t remember exactly what it was, maybe a museum) which taught us how to make washi kozo. it’s such an intricate process yet it’s also really fun (i still have the sheet of paper i made). the history of this paper is so interesting and the fact that it’s so strong while also being incredibly thin is so cool.
    geeked out for a bit there, but i guess i mean to say that i just really really like washi kozo.

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 3 года назад +6

      It's ok, you can.

    • @bigmanmark4334
      @bigmanmark4334 2 года назад +2

      That's sick!

    • @mst3kharris
      @mst3kharris Год назад +11

      I daresay this is one of the few places where you can rave about how cool washi kozo is and you’ll get a lot of enthusiastic nodding back.

  • @lannik_0
    @lannik_0 3 года назад +2117

    Not shown: Julian's skateboard for sliding ominously towards the camera 🧛🏻‍♂️

    • @maidofthemisty
      @maidofthemisty 3 года назад +40

      I thought the exact same thing! hahaha

    • @theannoyedmrfloyd3998
      @theannoyedmrfloyd3998 3 года назад +3

      ♀♂♀♂♀♂♀♂♀♂

    • @jaydiarie
      @jaydiarie 3 года назад +38

      I THOUGHT HE WAS GETTING CLOSER

    • @jmpattillo
      @jmpattillo 3 года назад +22

      I was wondering if it was just my imagination

    • @Rich-on6fe
      @Rich-on6fe 3 года назад +61

      He's not even there in the same room. It's all motion capture. In fact, it was Andy Serkis all along.

  • @POLEARTH
    @POLEARTH 3 года назад +38

    That head shake laughter in disbelief when he saw there’s another layer 🤣🤣 13:37

  • @Maob08
    @Maob08 3 года назад +824

    It's good, then it's bad, then it's worse, then it's really bad, then it's not so bad.
    Looking forward to part 2. It's a roller-coaster

    • @The.Talent
      @The.Talent 3 года назад +13

      My thoughts too. Edge of the seat stuff. Weird for art conservation but true.

    • @RhomanysRealm
      @RhomanysRealm 3 года назад +1

      The result of the removal looks better than the retouching!

  • @memoriam.victoriam
    @memoriam.victoriam 3 года назад +88

    I wonder how many rabbits worth of glue he's peeled off of canvases over his career

    • @NorthernSeaWitch
      @NorthernSeaWitch 3 года назад +27

      Enough for the body count of Watership Down.

    • @redwitch12
      @redwitch12 3 года назад +1

      @@NorthernSeaWitch ...triggered!!!

  • @thesisypheanjournal1271
    @thesisypheanjournal1271 3 года назад +904

    Removing the backing is reminding me of my kitchen floor. I bought what had spent time as a crack house and had some pretty nasty carpet. I pulled up the nasty carpet, the nastier padding, and the even nastier subfloor (Urine does disgusting things to subfloor.) to find one... two.... three layers of linoleum. Underneath that was a layer of newspapers from 1942.

    • @bebop54
      @bebop54 3 года назад +120

      you're lucky ya' didn't find any dead bodies ...

    • @shadowgolem9158
      @shadowgolem9158 3 года назад +78

      Oh wow, I thought I was lucky with 5 layers of linoleum in the kitchen. Getting the tar that they used to glue it down out was like removing roofing. Unplannedxtra week on that job. Ugg.

    • @TheFiown
      @TheFiown 3 года назад +162

      But you gained in ceiling height !

    • @thesisypheanjournal1271
      @thesisypheanjournal1271 3 года назад +43

      @@bebop54 Taking out the dead chimney probably was a more likely task for uncovering dead bodies!

    • @bebop54
      @bebop54 3 года назад +4

      @@thesisypheanjournal1271 lmao...

  • @blaseflynn7569
    @blaseflynn7569 3 года назад +33

    Little advice from a chef if you soak the gelatin sheets in ice cold water to rehydrate for a minute it'll take no time or effort to dissolve them in warm water afterwards. Literally just one quick mix and done no headache. By the way love your videos absolutely therapeutic. Thank you! Best ones the ones with narration!!

  • @schoonergirl2658
    @schoonergirl2658 3 года назад +273

    That’s a shocking amount of damage, you have to wonder how it happened. This is the kind of painting you could either dread, or accept the challenge it will be provide. I’m looking forward to seeing this one completed as I’m sure it will showcase Julian’s skills at a superior level.

  • @Crowbars2
    @Crowbars2 3 года назад +180

    Hey, Julian. Often when we see the backs of canvases of paintings that you're restoring, the colour of them doesn't seem to be too strange. You have a yellowy/beige/brown canvas when it's fresh and aging and tiny bits of dirt and dust getting into the canvas discolour it over time. We've seen anywhere from very fresh-looking light beige canvases on your channel to very aged and dark brown canvases...
    But this one was a purple/mauve colour. What the hell's going on there?

    • @Hvantmiki
      @Hvantmiki 3 года назад +56

      Not sure, but people used to use black or dark-colored gesso (look it up) and the color of it might have gone through. The reason people use gesso is to avoid paint absorbing into the canvas. That is what I think happened

    • @DominicNJ73
      @DominicNJ73 3 года назад +9

      @@Hvantmiki That's a good guess. I was thinking that maybe they used a different fabric from traditional canvas or perhaps there was another painting that was just covered over in a paint layer and then reversed so what was once the backside became a new painting,

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 3 года назад +6

      Beats the heck out of me. I'm still wrapping my head around fish gel.

    • @Crowbars2
      @Crowbars2 3 года назад +17

      @@mircat28 It's fish gelatin. So, if you boil a bunch of fish bones and connective tissues, a structural protein found in said connective tissue called collagen reacts with the hot water (hydrolyzation) to produce gelatin. The result is a sticky, gummy substance when hot and wet, and a hard(er) brittle material when dried.
      Making it a pretty decent substance to use to reversably stick things together for short periods of time.

  • @CarcinogenHeap
    @CarcinogenHeap 3 года назад +150

    I lost it at the third layer. Everyone in my house probably woke up to my yelling NO!!! and laughing my ass off

  • @monikapek5773
    @monikapek5773 3 года назад +55

    Previous conservators: someday, somewhere will be person, who can fix this painting as it deserves. But not now, not today. So let's do everything we can, to preserve it until then.
    And Someday there is Julien, who walks in with sharp scalpels and gentle solvants. And He does more than previous conservators could even dreamed of.

  • @yumeng4686
    @yumeng4686 3 года назад +536

    I have pretty much predicted when the smooth sponsorship transition will come with previous videos. But this one was totally unexpected. Outdoing yourself, Julian, we stan

    • @sonipitts
      @sonipitts 3 года назад +15

      Of course, Julian's vids is on my auto-Like list anyway. But if I could Like twice, he'd get them for pure sponsorship segue appreciation on top of the regular Likes.

    • @jessicamcglaughlin9152
      @jessicamcglaughlin9152 3 года назад +7

      Oh yes I was not expecting him to transition to his sponsor so soon into the video too

    • @wombleofwimbledon5442
      @wombleofwimbledon5442 3 года назад +5

      The lack of them on Patreon is almost disconcerting lol.

    • @alexburton1214
      @alexburton1214 3 года назад +2

      Yeah, this one was really good. And I learnt something 😌

    • @emmapoolman7900
      @emmapoolman7900 3 года назад +4

      I might have said something unsavoury when I got caught out by the sponsorship transition for the very first time.
      Like you, I’ve been able to see them coming.. until now.

  • @jessicamcglaughlin9152
    @jessicamcglaughlin9152 3 года назад +111

    “… and a few choice words later…”
    HA that’s our Julian keeping this family friendly 😂. I don’t know why I didn’t think this man cursed

    • @BILLY-px3hw
      @BILLY-px3hw 3 года назад +27

      He doesn't "curse", he uses the appropriate word at the appropriate time to acheve the appropriate result

    • @sweet__cherry
      @sweet__cherry 3 года назад +8

      @@BILLY-px3hw all very appropriate

  • @ender_slayer3
    @ender_slayer3 3 года назад +297

    Who else felt actual physical pain when Julian said that the painting had been skinned?
    Edit: I stand corrected, this whole painting and the processes that have been done to it in the past give me physical pain. Anybody else feel that?

    • @MoondustManwise
      @MoondustManwise 3 года назад +8

      Oh for sure, not to mention the white lead made me want to wear a mask XD

    • @RavenMacy
      @RavenMacy 3 года назад +3

      We are still in shock 😵

    • @sonipitts
      @sonipitts 3 года назад +7

      Psychic pain was already high at the mention of the basic damage. But when he said it had been aggressively skinned, it got turned up to 11. Dat pain, tho.

    • @shadowfire04
      @shadowfire04 3 года назад +5

      i started cringing right around the THIRD lining canvas.

    • @angelasmith4843
      @angelasmith4843 3 года назад +9

      I've watched enough of these videos to know when the last backing was removed that white lead had been used as filler. More problems.

  • @a-complished4406
    @a-complished4406 3 года назад +92

    Me: The SAVAGE job.
    Julien: This is PERMANENT
    The internet world: Collective gasp
    Julien: We are NOT van Dyke
    Me: *feeling betrayed, discouraged and depressed* … Noooooooo
    This conservation is the new BRAWLER :(

  • @aethertech
    @aethertech 3 года назад +203

    I think this painting will be happy, no longer being a lasagna.

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 3 года назад +1

      I believe you're right.

    • @dshe8637
      @dshe8637 3 года назад +1

      He said it's free of impasto...

  • @drivethrupoet
    @drivethrupoet 3 года назад +30

    Would have never imagined I'd experience a cliffhanger watching someone scraping paint, but here we are.

  • @louie-laur
    @louie-laur 3 года назад +148

    As someone who doesn't know anyone that owns any old paintings, it always gives me joy to see old lost art become beautiful again, and so many too! ❤

  • @AvalonDreamz
    @AvalonDreamz Год назад +41

    I absolutely love this channel and the community it has brought together. The comments section here has got to be one of the best! Not toxic like most, and full of people who love art and appreciate the skill of Julian Baumgartner! The man is a master at his craft and we are all here for it.

  • @1LittleBlackBox
    @1LittleBlackBox 3 года назад +216

    I love how passionate all these comments are. Proud to know there are so many people who care about art and proper conservancy.
    For this particular video, I am so glad I have watched so many of the others on this channel beforehand... it was somehow a little less traumatic knowing this painting is in amazing hands.
    Can't wait to see how you revive this poor baby, Julian!!

    • @29lookingood
      @29lookingood 3 года назад +15

      I was going to comment just that, Seems to be the only channel, with 100% positive comments and Good vibes between viewers. Julian should be rightly proud of what he has created here on RUclips 🌟🌈👨‍👨‍👧👩‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👧👨‍👨‍👧‍👧👩‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A Global family 🥰💙

    • @MS-iv8zu
      @MS-iv8zu 3 года назад +2

      Same

    • @mitchelthinks
      @mitchelthinks 3 года назад +3

      man shut up before baumgartner nobody cared what about restoration on youtube

    • @alexburton1214
      @alexburton1214 3 года назад +6

      @@mitchelthinks honestly, I didn't know anything about it. I knew restorers existed, but to actually see how they work, how they bring damaged artworks back to life... it's made me care, you know? A lot of skill goes into restoration, and watching someone passionate about their work is something many people enjoy.

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 3 года назад +1

      Until I accidentally found this channel, I didn't know I cared a fig about art restoration. Now I don't care how long he takes scraping glue. Who knew!?! Now I'm intently watching like i have my own scalpel.
      My cat jiggled my phone. NO! I thought we tore the painting!

  • @Dragonalynn
    @Dragonalynn 3 года назад +88

    It's absolutely stunningly criminal as to what has been done to this painting. To my mind, only a true Master can repair the damage and breathe new life into a treasure such as this. All my faith is in you, Julian. You are one of those rare gems that can restore the hopeless, and we are all the richer for it. Each time you perform a miracle, I am just totally awed by your talents. Thank you so much or sharing your world with us. You're amazing.

  • @slicktak
    @slicktak 3 года назад +343

    How I watch a Baumgartner video:
    I see a Baumgartner video is posted, I like the video, then I watch it.

  • @livinginthenow
    @livinginthenow 3 года назад +182

    The dislikes were from each of the previous "conservators" who worked on this before.

    • @ka-mai
      @ka-mai 3 года назад +3

      And all removed layers!

  • @dmitrysipko2086
    @dmitrysipko2086 3 года назад +197

    The video starts: It can't be that bad.
    10 minutes in: Holy shit.

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 3 года назад +2

      He wants to be able to show videos to his kids.

    • @gianinamorales8597
      @gianinamorales8597 3 года назад +1

      The extent of the damage never ceases to amaze, no matter how many of these videos we've watched.

  • @quisnessness
    @quisnessness 3 года назад +313

    Did anybody else read the Wayside School books when they were kids? Well, there's a story about a student who comes in totally bundled up in a raincoat. The teacher makes him remove his coat only to find another under it... And another, and another, and another. In the end it turns out that under all those raincoats was... A dead rat. Somehow that's the analogy that popped into my head after watching this lol

    • @willodaise2405
      @willodaise2405 3 года назад +15

      I loved that series as a kid!

    • @gianinamorales8597
      @gianinamorales8597 3 года назад +16

      Wait, wait.
      You mean the student was hiding a dead rat, or the student is a dead rat?
      What? Please tell me I must know

    • @quisnessness
      @quisnessness 3 года назад +46

      @@gianinamorales8597 ummm I had to look it up because I couldn't quite remember. Apparently dead rats were trying to sneak into the classroom all the time? It wasn't a student. Just a dead rat trying to sneak in... Yeah that series was kind creepy lol

    • @gianinamorales8597
      @gianinamorales8597 3 года назад +10

      @@quisnessness Thank you for replying. Yeah, that does sound creepy as hell... I must read it.

    • @choronos
      @choronos 3 года назад +17

      @@quisnessness You're the first person I've ever seen mention Sideways Stories From Wayside School since I read them as a kid 20+ years ago. I get the impression most people missed out on them. The dead rat thing seems creepy out of context, but as a kid I remember thinking it was funny.

  • @__Niels__
    @__Niels__ 3 года назад +133

    JB: " _van Dyck, we are not!_ "
    Me: " Quintessentially... nothing than the hard truth."

  • @opheliawolf
    @opheliawolf 3 года назад +22

    nobody:
    every previous conservator: let me just... ADD a litttle something

  • @matthewriggins9533
    @matthewriggins9533 3 года назад +49

    When will Julian restore an original Dogs playing Poker, or Elvis on black velvet, held on with surgical grade stainless steel staples.

  • @jillparkin2541
    @jillparkin2541 3 года назад +55

    Removes overpainting, hands empty canvas back to client.

    • @teresamatheson4259
      @teresamatheson4259 Месяц назад +1

      😂 hilarious. Thank you. I needed a good laugh! I can just imagine it 😂

  • @123haninhk
    @123haninhk 3 года назад +87

    Julian walking towards camera, closer and closer... *holds breath

    • @dzeintra6230
      @dzeintra6230 3 года назад +4

      Too close too close. Personal space invasion. Lean back!

  • @lisacaloh9325
    @lisacaloh9325 3 года назад +47

    Was it commonly accepted practice to leave previous conservation/restoration attempts when adding one’s own attempt? This painting is like an archeological dig!

    • @l1277
      @l1277 3 года назад +10

      I guess it depends on when the conservation was done. Julian's got a ton of cool ways to conserve a painting that probably weren't available 100+ years ago. Would have been safer to just go over the previous work.

    • @chococtopus
      @chococtopus 3 года назад +5

      @@l1277 I really can't conceive of a situation where one would just pop another lining on one that seemed structurally sound like with the top layers of this canvas cake. At least it was clear that the painting itself and the first lining didn't have any tacking edges to work with

  • @firstnlastnamethe3rd771
    @firstnlastnamethe3rd771 3 года назад +86

    I was thinking your shop probably smells good, but not if it smells like dead fish.

    • @sonipitts
      @sonipitts 3 года назад +5

      😂🐟🐟🐟😦😩

    • @alexburton1214
      @alexburton1214 3 года назад +6

      It probably smells like paint and solvent chemicals, even without the fish gelatin. Strong, not particularly pleasant, but definitely evocative.

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 3 года назад +2

      I would think that with all the different chemical solutions he must deal with that in addition to the ventilator he wears on occasion that a very good ventilation system has to be in place.

    • @firstnlastnamethe3rd771
      @firstnlastnamethe3rd771 3 года назад +1

      👆😐🤚I love the smell of
      paint, linseed oil & thinner.
      And nothing ruins humor
      more than facts.

    • @sonipitts
      @sonipitts 3 года назад +2

      @@firstnlastnamethe3rd771 Sadly, reality is often a football-pulling Lucy. This is why I refuse to participate in it. 😆

  • @teckzusferalupus5382
    @teckzusferalupus5382 3 года назад +8

    Julian removing the layers of lining canvas and paint: "Behind this mask... Is another mask!"

  • @iblong9505
    @iblong9505 3 года назад +46

    As someone that also performs a unique cleaning/restoration task (removing petroleum-based stains on concrete), I really appreciate your technical skills and actually translate them to what I do as well. Thank you

  • @marisp2588
    @marisp2588 3 года назад +41

    I'm just glad there's no elmer's glue this time

    • @Max-pr4lf
      @Max-pr4lf 3 года назад +1

      Elmer’s glue?! What didi miss?

    • @JM-fu6vy
      @JM-fu6vy Год назад

      I’m a year late but check out “The Brawler” if you haven’t already

  • @linson2010
    @linson2010 3 года назад +62

    There was a point that there were videos almost weekly, but I knew the high quality work in front of and behind the camera would probably mean that frequency would change, so not seeing new vids made me sad but I understood. All that to say, Julien and co. keep doing what you're doing and we'll keep watching.

    • @user-WPG_Arts
      @user-WPG_Arts 3 года назад +2

      More! I want more and I seriously lack Julien’s patience.

  • @aliciaswofford989
    @aliciaswofford989 3 года назад +378

    I took my daughter to a dr appt a few days ago and they had some "art work" leaning against a table (during the office restoration.) These "paintings" were not priceless but looked like something you'd get at Goodwill. I looked at the edging of those and saw that they were attached with staples. After watching Julian's videos for quite a while, I nearly teared up. LMAO Staples are the play things of the devil.

    • @CallieMasters5000
      @CallieMasters5000 3 года назад +13

      My Goodwill's full of hotel art: gigantic scale generic crap, and lots of it. Maybe because I live in a tourist town.

    • @veramae4098
      @veramae4098 3 года назад +31

      @@CallieMasters5000 I dunno. My Mom bought a painting of Lake Michigan and shore, probably counts as crap, but she loved it and I like it. I swear, laying on my back on the couch below the painting I see cats hiding in the wild grass. 💕
      The artist's signature is a little hard to read (Stephen something) and I've never been able to track him; BUT I saw a VERY similar painting in the back ground of a local news show. So I'd guess he did a series of these.
      What's generic crap? This painting evoked strong feelings in my mother, and does the same to me. Wish I could send a photo.

    • @alexburton1214
      @alexburton1214 3 года назад +22

      @@veramae4098 cats hiding in the grass ❤️ nothing wrong with generic. If it brings you joy, it has immense value.

    • @helenfitch3440
      @helenfitch3440 2 года назад

      I doubt you would be alone in wondering. I see a painting now and think ,does it need cleaning?.

  • @herebyaccident5174
    @herebyaccident5174 3 года назад +48

    Julian should be selling tickets to this ROLLERCOSTER.

  • @DivinePonies
    @DivinePonies 3 года назад +55

    I should have brought my own chicken to this roast party.

  • @Crowbars2
    @Crowbars2 3 года назад +74

    That scene of the little squares of washi kozo being applied was so cool! It was a bit like watching a slow game of snake, and being able to the see the previous squares slowly dry out and lose colour was just so damn cool!

  • @sammya5286
    @sammya5286 3 года назад +58

    Really can’t wait when I save up enough to have my parents mystery painting sent over for conservation. It’s at least 100 years old passed down from parent to kid and we have no idea who even painted it or really what the image is anymore

    • @ambulocetusnatans
      @ambulocetusnatans 3 года назад +6

      I have a feeling it won't be cheap, and if it's as bad as this one, well, as they say, if you have to ask you can't afford it.

    • @gwenscoggins1
      @gwenscoggins1 3 года назад +6

      Then he can film a reaction video!😁

    • @Bunjil22
      @Bunjil22 3 года назад +6

      If you do ever get to send it to Julian, please do a reaction video!!

    • @sammya5286
      @sammya5286 3 года назад +7

      I know it won’t be cheap. It’s why it’s something I’m saving for. It’s not in bad condition just very very dirty. Cigarette smoke, soot, general dust. From my great grandad and never cleaned professionally 😶

    • @ambulocetusnatans
      @ambulocetusnatans 3 года назад

      @@sammya5286 What is the subject of the painting, if you don't mind my asking?

  • @svic8943
    @svic8943 3 года назад +5

    Julian you already have more than 700 comments on this video so you will probably never read this but I wanted to thank you for these videos and all the work you put into each of them, not only the restorations but also in the filming, mixing, narration and editing. Someone I love passed away last Thursday and these videos are honestly helping me get through the grieving process. Your voice is really soothing so whenever I feel like pain is about to drown me, I end up watching one of your restorations and it calms me down enough so I can at least fall asleep. All of your hard work is really helping me get through this pain and so I feel like I needed to say thanks, even if you never read this message. Thank you thank you thank you and I can't wait for part 2!

  • @Lu-qu5mv
    @Lu-qu5mv 3 года назад +103

    All I can say is: Julian we love when you talk directly to us.

    • @pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516
      @pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516 3 года назад

      𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝒶𝒸𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝑜𝓃 𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉𝓈𝒜𝓅𝓅 𝑜𝓇 𝓉𝑒𝓍𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝒹𝒾𝓇𝑒𝒸𝓉𝓁𝓎 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓃𝓊𝓂𝒷𝑒𝓇 𝒷𝑒𝓁𝑜𝓌 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒶𝓃𝓎 𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓀
      *+* *𝟷* = ( *𝟽* *𝟷* *𝟿* ) = *𝟿* *𝟸* *𝟺* *𝟻* *𝟾* *𝟽* *𝟹*

  • @petegalvs
    @petegalvs 3 года назад +68

    Why does this damage always seem to go straight across the face?

    • @ryehiker
      @ryehiker 3 года назад +4

      Man has painting commissioned.
      Wife discovers either it's cost or his other woman.
      Face of painting gets damaged.

    • @Palitato
      @Palitato 3 года назад +30

      Faces are usually pretty central on the canvas, and if a painting is going to fall against something, the center is the weakest point. It will buckle out more, have more pressure applied to it, and therefore tear more easily.

    • @sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee7548
      @sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee7548 3 года назад +3

      @@Palitato wow good thinking, i was rhinking more along the lines of bad art conservatives going for the pace because its the most looked at so they over do it trying to make it look good

  • @Scott_Alexander
    @Scott_Alexander 3 года назад +26

    Julian: I know what you're thinking... Why don't I just use...
    Everyone: No man, you do you, you know what's best.

  • @kbcoll
    @kbcoll 3 года назад +25

    The moment you started using the word salvage, I knew it was going to be bad. I just didn't expect big holes bad!

  • @marlon7156
    @marlon7156 3 года назад +55

    *THE SALVAGE JOB part 223* "The Day of Joy and Retirement" Julian finally met his match and tackles it head on at full throttle without using the brakes. But the wear and tare of miles and miles of work took a toll on his mental and physical state. Closes the studio until his son decides to take over the family business and *Julian moves to Fiji,* where he drinks coconut milk and eats his fish gel for supper every night.

  • @downtonviewer
    @downtonviewer 3 года назад +37

    I say...the painting actually looks _better_ after removing all of the 'retouching'. I can't wait to see what Julian will do with it in the next video!

  • @mariewilliquette7816
    @mariewilliquette7816 3 года назад +6

    Seeing circumstances like the condition this paining was in makes me sad and wonder just how many paintings are poorly retouched. But then I feel happy remembering there’s people like Julian to help bring these paintings back to life.

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean1083 3 года назад +32

    All I had to hear was that it had been restored multiple times, and I knew…
    Julian is going to be throwing shade soon!!!

  • @ladyjessiecoyne2617
    @ladyjessiecoyne2617 3 года назад +21

    Who knew being a conservationist you had to be an artist, a magician, a chemist, be able to build tables etc and have the patience of a saint lol..... I adore ur channel thank you xx as always huge huggles from Scotland uk 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516
      @pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516 3 года назад

      𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝒶𝒸𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝑜𝓃 𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉𝓈𝒜𝓅𝓅 𝑜𝓇 𝓉𝑒𝓍𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝒹𝒾𝓇𝑒𝒸𝓉𝓁𝓎 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓃𝓊𝓂𝒷𝑒𝓇 𝒷𝑒𝓁𝑜𝓌 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒶𝓃𝓎 𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓀
      *+* *𝟷* = ( *𝟽* *𝟷* *𝟿* ) = *𝟿* *𝟸* *𝟺* *𝟻* *𝟾* *𝟽* *𝟹*

  • @QueenMewington
    @QueenMewington 3 года назад +7

    Besides my love for the work Julien does, I really enjoy how he transitions into his ad segments. Half the time, I don't even realize it's happening! Good job

  • @Celebriel82
    @Celebriel82 3 года назад +11

    Oh man, that must be heartbreaking to find out that people have removed provenance like those wax seals.

  • @lwilton
    @lwilton 3 года назад +25

    If that was a wedding cake I can only say I'm glad it wasn't mine.

  • @statewench2828
    @statewench2828 3 года назад +14

    Your digging through the layer reminded me of digging a hole to China when me and my 7 siblings were young. Just like everyone else that did that t turned into a swimming pllo then a mud hole. Can't wait to see part 2.

  • @yorgle
    @yorgle 3 года назад +35

    This reminds me of roofing projects. Often, a new roof is just put on top of previous roofs, but every so often you need to do a full "tear off" down to the underlayment, and a new roof put on top of that... :D

    • @l1277
      @l1277 3 года назад +1

      Tbh that sounds like a really satisfying job. It's sort of like legal destruction

    • @LauraRealLife
      @LauraRealLife 3 года назад +7

      Reminds me of a 104-year-old house I use to own. I was slowly saving money up to replace the roof, believing that it had two, possibly three, layers of asphalt shingles, and then we got hit with a major hail storm. Yahoo! My homeowner's insurance will cover replacing the roof! Knowing that there was at least two layers and the code where I lived at the time was three layers max and due to age, there was a possibility of unknown damage and, of course, it likely wasn't up to current codes, decision was made to tear it all off.
      Turns out the suspicion that there were three layers of asphalt shingles was correct. The surprise was those layers were over a layer of cedar wood shingles ... which were over ANOTHER layer of mixed wood shingles - some cedar, some oak, some pine, much painted blue. It was just a total hodgepodge, and then we found yet another layer - a layer of mixed newspapers and what we think was some kind of oil cloth. Somewhere along the line, someone had replaced the soffit with a larger one covering the edges of the roof which is why we didn't realize just how many layers of roofing was there. Then we got to the wood structure of the roof, which was absolutely beautiful. Instead of 2x4's or 2x6's (that don't measure 2x4 or 2x6) spaced out with plywood or similar placed over it, there was solid oak 2x4's (that actually measure 2x4!) placed every 12 inches with 2x2 wood strips going horizontally across the 2x4's every 3 inches. Was done with perfection and not a single bit of the wood showed any signs of damage or weathering or aging. Looked practically brand new and the craftmanship was amazing!
      I was almost sad to cover it with new underlayment, plywood sheathing and new 50-year dimensional asphalt shingles and a metal ridgecap. That small roof (by today's standards) was just over 670 square feet. Had to empty the dumpster eight times!

  • @TeamFish15
    @TeamFish15 3 года назад +58

    I beg to differ Julian, but van Dyck is no Baumgartner.

  • @krystalmesh
    @krystalmesh 3 года назад +41

    Did anyone else yell "it's the fi-nal can-vas!" to the tune of Final Countdown? No? Cool...

    • @shadowfox1221
      @shadowfox1221 3 года назад +7

      I did not, but DAMN it was a missed opportunity!

  • @alankiratarios4784
    @alankiratarios4784 3 года назад +15

    I've never heard Julian sound so somber and irritated. He wasn't even like this when he was scraping polyurethane.

  • @shanettequao9043
    @shanettequao9043 3 года назад +57

    I feel sad that the damage is irreversible, whoever handled this painting beforehand was very irresponsible ☹️

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 3 года назад

      I believe there might have been a couple Julian adjectives before the word "irresponsible."

  • @CallieMasters5000
    @CallieMasters5000 3 года назад +18

    Some restorer did the dance of the seven veils on this painting. When in doubt, add another layer!

  • @IPostSwords
    @IPostSwords 3 года назад +24

    Addressing the damage of enthuastic amateurs is one of the most frustrating parts of the antique business. Always makes me lose faith in other people

  • @MichaelHarto
    @MichaelHarto 3 года назад +3

    When julian said "it's ok, i have time", he's not talking to us.. he's saying it to himself 😂

  • @fiction-
    @fiction- 3 года назад +2

    Stopping at 4 minutes to say: Omg I'm so happy you are giving us some background on the artist! I love the restoration process of course, but I'm always super curious about the history too. I hope this becomes a new trend

  • @kelcurts8941
    @kelcurts8941 3 года назад +20

    Previous dude was definitely a 'no kill like overkill' kinda guy with that lining

  • @AvalonDreamz
    @AvalonDreamz Год назад +1

    I love watching Waldemar J. videos! He is so great at taking you through different eras of art and giving you the history in such a fun and memorable way. I was glad to see a snippet of his video here.

  • @nian60
    @nian60 3 года назад +8

    Really looking forward to seeing how this very damaged painting will look in the end. Such a shame the canvas was stripped.

  • @adrianguynn5807
    @adrianguynn5807 3 года назад +1

    Love this channel! As a collector and dealer in 19th century artwork I have had many paintings cleaned & restored. I can tell you any that had to go on the heat table ran into big bucks, and many did. Not sure how the industry currently charges for these procedures but back when I had the majority of my work done 10 - 15 years ago the charges were by the square inch!

  • @shanettequao9043
    @shanettequao9043 3 года назад +27

    Take a shot for every layer this painting has 😂

  • @abhilasharoy5598
    @abhilasharoy5598 3 года назад +3

    I was feeling aweful...perfect timing
    "I would like to keep my shoes clean today "
    "....because of course there is"
    "..there's so many layers to this that it's almost a wedding caje"
    I cant with his sass

  • @redheadmomma7176
    @redheadmomma7176 3 года назад +38

    Yay! New video!

  • @_inhisbluegardens
    @_inhisbluegardens 3 года назад +15

    This badboy is a whole millefeuille. Can't wait to see the progress unfold.

    • @johnopalko5223
      @johnopalko5223 3 года назад +1

      I learned a new word! Thanks!

    • @pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516
      @pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516 3 года назад

      𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝒶𝒸𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝑜𝓃 𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉𝓈𝒜𝓅𝓅 𝑜𝓇 𝓉𝑒𝓍𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝒹𝒾𝓇𝑒𝒸𝓉𝓁𝓎 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓃𝓊𝓂𝒷𝑒𝓇 𝒷𝑒𝓁𝑜𝓌 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒶𝓃𝓎 𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓀
      *+* *𝟷* = ( *𝟽* *𝟷* *𝟿* ) = *𝟿* *𝟸* *𝟺* *𝟻* *𝟾* *𝟽* *𝟹*

  • @lindachitarra6530
    @lindachitarra6530 3 года назад +10

    It’s midnight on a miserable cold night. I’m tucked up in bed with a hot drink and watching another of Julians excellent video’s. Am I happy? You bet!!

  • @sailorarwen6101
    @sailorarwen6101 3 года назад +1

    I want to give the owners my appreciation for allowing this to be shared with us and for being willing to spend the money to have it restored. I just love seeing the kinds of art people own.

  • @PhantomStella
    @PhantomStella 3 года назад +14

    Me seeing the damage: yikes
    Hearing him using the words permanent damage: YIKES

  • @jellybean7245
    @jellybean7245 3 года назад +8

    “…the adhesive, was…well, not that adhesive…”
    Me: “…goddamn it adhesive, you had one job!!”

  • @VanK782
    @VanK782 3 года назад +13

    After the opening I was hoping a painting miraculously survived sinking with a ship and Julian gets to restore it

  • @qtarokujo3694
    @qtarokujo3694 3 года назад +1

    Julian: **removes two lining canvases**
    the previous conservator: *"Actually, there's three..."*

  • @dragonrage122
    @dragonrage122 Год назад +9

    it's so upsetting when a painting is so heavily damaged in efforts of trying to conserve it.
    that said, your voice is so soothing, i have your videos playing while i paint my own works XD I can only hope someone as skilled as you will be responsible for one of my pieces in some unknown era in the future.

  • @donnamackenzie9124
    @donnamackenzie9124 2 года назад

    What a joy to watch you work - so many adjectives come to mind- articulate, well modulated speaking voice, tidy, patient, respectful, educated and others but what do I admire most??? Your integrity - pride in your work and your reputation. Well done young man !

  • @BIGJATPSU
    @BIGJATPSU 3 года назад +9

    Accidentally forgot to hit pause, came back to a toothbrush cleaning the canvas... thought magically I was viewing an alternate Forrest Gump for a minute.
    "All types of glue Forrest. Elmer's glue, Gorilla Glue, Rabbit Skin Glue..." - Julian 😂😂😂

  • @BIGJATPSU
    @BIGJATPSU 3 года назад +10

    Prior Conservator viewing from the here after: "At least I didn't use staples!!"
    Julian: "Well.........yes, thank you." 🤣🤣🤣

  • @gabriellecalebq4410
    @gabriellecalebq4410 3 года назад +47

    Julian: *Mentions that the fish gelatin is Edible*
    Me: *C O N S U M E*

  • @hlvscomendandeche8744
    @hlvscomendandeche8744 3 года назад

    The quality of the newer and newer videos as astounding, 1000x better than TV or else

  • @pribilovian4709
    @pribilovian4709 3 года назад +8

    Just got off a 12hr work shift and what do I see! Julian dropped a new video! Yessss.. perfect way to end my long day, thank you my friend 😊👍

  • @HeyFox101
    @HeyFox101 3 года назад +1

    I love it when you talk about damaged paintings - at those moments you always have that look like you're going to track down and recycle the person who did it.

  • @liludelulu
    @liludelulu 3 года назад +15

    the secondary name of this project was "matrioshka"