2005 JAHN, A. Diploma thesis on the „Humerus Fracture“ of the sculpture „Woman with Purse“ by Duane Hanson, concept and restoration

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Aline Jahn

specialised in conservation and restoration of painting and sculpture

Cologne Institute of Conservation Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Cologne

 

Period

2005

 

Title

The „Humerus Fracture“ of the sculpture „Woman with Purse“ (1974) by Duane Hanson, concept and restoration

 

Keywords

unsaturated polyester, UP, adhesives, Hanson,

 

Abstract

The „Humerus Fracture“ of the sculpture „Woman with Purse“ (1974) by Duane Hanson, from the collection of the Museum Ludwig in Köln had lost an arm and therefore needed to be restored. A restoration concept for the sculpture made from unsaturated polyester (UP) was developed. In line with restoration procedure the previously detatched arm was reattached with a form fitting bond to the body of the sculpture. The bond itself was established by calculating the anticipated force imposed on the joint, selecting the adhesive based on tensile strength and installing a „Sheet Anchor“. In practice, due to the rigidity of the sculpture’s material, a complex ring was developed to hold the damaged piece in exactly the right place prior to fixing.

 

Supervisors

Prof. Dr. Friederike Waentig and Dipl. Rest. Petra Demuth

 

Language

German

 

Contact

Through the Cologne Institute of Conservation Sciences

http://db.re.fh-koeln.de/ICSFH/Daten/datenbanken.aspx

 

petra.christian@fh-koeln.de