Academic thesis
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| Abstract: | The main focus of the diploma thesis is the stone crest of the former house “Zu den güldenen Engeln” (Engl. Golden Angels Inn). The object is dated to 1589, but the artist or executing workshop is unknown. Due to the situation of non‐existing references, it is only possible to provide limited information regarding the object itself, its history and later locations. Research has also not given any information regarding the architecture and construction of the former house “Zu den güldenen Engeln”, which was demolished in 1893. The stone crest consists of two compatible pieces of fragments. Initially, a polychrome decoration of the crest could not have been proved. The aim of this project involves the conservation and restoration of the object, which will subsequently be displayed in a museum. At the beginning of this project the stone crest was examined regarding its condition to state the completeness and the extent of deterioration of the object. The results will be explained and presented as part of the thesis. Based on the examination a treatment conception was generated. As a result of this, the conservation and restoration treatment was carried out on the object. The extent of cleaning and plastic repair is discussed within the treatment conception. These observations also include the considered future use: the display of the stone crest. The main emphasis of the diploma thesis is the discussion of the topic regarding the extent of plastic repair on the object. Different potential possibilities of plastic repair will be discussed, formulated and demonstrated along with drawings and photographs. In this context, possibilities and necessities of plastic retouching and reconstruction will also be part of the discussion and evaluation. The discussion of possible options, considering the visual effect of the different extents of plastic repair will help to demonstrate the effect on the general view of the stone crest. This will enable to make a decision on the extent of plastic repair required and as a result of this, the most favourite option will be presented. |
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