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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;MikeMerak, post: 1237170, member: 12917&quot;]Thanks Blooey. Yes the painting had been over cleaned in the past probably when it was re-lined. As far as old wood is concerned I have seen heavily oxidized darkened finish to barely any discoloration at all. It depends how well sealed the back of the painting was and I suspect this picture was well sealed. Remnants of the gummed brown paper can still be seen. I have cleaned a number of pictures and there is a way to do it - actually cleaning strategy depends on a lot of things. I used a mild cleaner and just rolled the cotton swab over the surface never scrapped. Took a long time but one has to be patient.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have been down that rabbit hole before and actually am working on a clients painting right now. Have been involved with that painting for at least a couple of years. It can be both frustrating and interesting! One has to go down all avenues and when exhausted it is time to throw in the towel. Nice thing about the Renoir like picture is that I am under no pressure to get the answer since I own it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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