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James Liccione conservation project, pictured above. Conservation TREVANS ARCH UNDERGOES CONSERVATION
This past spring the Collections Department completed a three-week conservation project to fully restore the mon- umental sculpture Trevan's Arch by Haydn Llewellyn Davies. A familiar sight to visitors, the sculpture is located on the Museum's north lawn and was originally lent by the artist as a long term loan. In 1996 the Museum purchased the sculpture through a generous gift from Susan K. Mallinson. Tre van's Arch was created in 1978, measures 30 x 24 x 18 feet, and is made from brake form aluminum. To fully restore the piece, staff first pressure-washed the entire sculpture and assessed areas for corrosion, failed welds, water damage, and oxidation. Next, the team removed and cleaned the brackets that secure the piece to the concrete base; sanded the sculpture by hand using various grades of sandpaper; removed all rust and aluminum oxidation; primed the piece where it was needed; repainted the sculpture and brackets; and lastly cleaned and sealed the concrete base. The restoration took place in March before outside temperature and humidity could negatively affect the process. The project was directed by Conservator Jim Liccione with the assistance of Chief Preparator Larry Eishen and Preparator Brent Von Ende.
Conservator Jim Liccione carefufly prepares the sculptures surface before ~ applying the final coat. Assistant Preparator Brent Von Ende (on ground) points out a flaw to Conservator Jim Liccione (on lift) while they work on refurbishing Haydn Davies sculpture Tre van's Arch.
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