Centre d'Analyses et de Recherche en Art et ArchéologieAt CARAA we have a strong experience in the expertise of metals. We have to date made studies on statues (antique as well as modern), gilded bronzes from furniture, archaeological metallic artefacts, numismatic collections, etc. Our analyses aim to help in understanding and preserving the metal-based objects. The accuracy of physicochemical analyzes A physico-chemical analysis…
Étude des fonds d’œuvre à la fondation Vasarely. Avec ARCOART
Studies prior to the restoration in the Chapel of the Musical Angels at Le MANS This preliminary study carried out in collaboration with ARTHEMA restoration was carried out in the Chapel of the Virgin -XIVth century – (or Chapel of the Musical Angels) of the Saint Julien Cathedral of Le Mans. It aims to…
The analysis of metal sculptures correspond to an understanding of the technology used by the artist. To do this, one can determine the manufacturing process (lost wax casting, sand casting, molding …) and the alloy used. The manufacturing process is determined by optical observations or through imaging (X-rays, CT- Scan… ).The characterization of the alloy…