The Salvage Job - Part 1

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    There are paintings for which the future looks grim. A shift here or there and they could easily end up discarded. And while the state of these works is desperate all hope is not lost; something can be done. It may be unreasonable to expect that the painting would look new or as if no damage had occurred but it is perfectly sound to expect that it can be salvaged.
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  • @hermeusxerxes6487
    @hermeusxerxes6487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2321

    "Say the line, Baumgartner!"
    "*sigh* Washikozo."
    *Loud cheering*

    • @carlotta4th
      @carlotta4th 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I thought you were going to say "well." (He says well a lot).

    • @GoMessJ
      @GoMessJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The Washi-m*th+rfkn-Kozo Church

    • @RawTimee
      @RawTimee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love seeing him but on washikozo

    • @Reb0rta
      @Reb0rta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This made me laugh louder than expected 😂

  • @rinb4599
    @rinb4599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2472

    my family at my funeral: heaven gained another angel today
    me, in hell: WHERE ARE THE ART CONSERVATORS THAT RUIN PAINTINGS

  • @PonCel4ever
    @PonCel4ever 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2245

    therapy: expensive
    watching julian restore paintings: free

    • @susanita5211
      @susanita5211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      He cured my insomnia

    • @claudiadeuchars4814
      @claudiadeuchars4814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@susanita5211 me to 😊👏

    • @layneisinpayne2473
      @layneisinpayne2473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@susanita5211 genuinely same. I have trouble sleeping cuz my ADHD Brain won't shut down and this helps me fall asleep

    • @stephprzepiora8974
      @stephprzepiora8974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s the “I have time” for me. 💗

    • @ariwizzard
      @ariwizzard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      not me watching this both before and therapy-

  • @dylweezy117
    @dylweezy117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2408

    That whole piece is about to be several pounds lighter, just from removal.

    • @saskiaeich1832
      @saskiaeich1832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +218

      It's getting ready for hot girl summer

    • @xenthia
      @xenthia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@saskiaeich1832 you have a legendary sense of humor.

    • @bunnylovesapples
      @bunnylovesapples 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Me after geting rid of my ex

  • @02597q
    @02597q 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3709

    That painting was basically a lasagna with how many layers of stuff it had

    • @tuffymartinez
      @tuffymartinez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      "fish glue is eatable"

    • @redheadmomma7176
      @redheadmomma7176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      But that lasagna you do not want to eat

    • @sonipitts
      @sonipitts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      Forbidden Lasagna

    • @redheadmomma7176
      @redheadmomma7176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@sonipitts and now I want the forbidden lasagna, 😢

    • @dougramos
      @dougramos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      it would be epic if it were an italian painting

  • @ocdholic
    @ocdholic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3027

    "...thoroughly damaged by unskilled hands..."
    Oooowie we're in for a ride. Lemme get some snacks and tea first.

    • @jademarie156
      @jademarie156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Grab some popcorn for the roasting

    • @bebop54
      @bebop54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      lmao...

    • @jeanlouisdegraaf1976
      @jeanlouisdegraaf1976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is bonus so bad Thatcher youneedthees advertaismends to keep your TH-cam Chanel open

    • @maidofthemisty
      @maidofthemisty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      got my coffee

    • @reze3416
      @reze3416 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My coffee is ready!

  • @johnny_eth
    @johnny_eth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +879

    Julian: How many lining canvas did you add?
    Previous conservators: yes

    • @largol33t1
      @largol33t1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      He needs to hunt down the last conservator and mummify him. Then come back a week later and add another layer.
      And another.
      And another.
      And another.
      And another.
      Then at layer 15, ask the paranoid conservator "Did I get my point across?"

    • @TheDestructiveGiant
      @TheDestructiveGiant ปีที่แล้ว +4

      "how many breads have you eaten?"

  • @Nathanm7977
    @Nathanm7977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1241

    The amount of people across the spectrum that Julian has brought together to enjoy art through a different light is beautiful. To all of you stay safe, happy and love everyone.

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Blessings on you and your family and friends and any livestock you might have wandering around the house and yard. Stay healthy and happy! ⛺

    • @a-complished4406
      @a-complished4406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      This is being truly a joy to follow, like rehabilitating a lost soul. Never knew restoring art would make me so happy and hopeful for a better world.

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Backatcha!

    • @sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee7548
      @sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee7548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ya its pretty funny me and my brest freind are punk and we will sit down and watch him together and also my indie and nerdy freinds watch him =)

    • @toom_56
      @toom_56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know right! I am a high schooler who is obsessed with Minecraft and loves history

  • @venushale7113
    @venushale7113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3042

    I actually laughed out loud at the THIRD lining canvas! Your poor hands

    • @stankythecat6735
      @stankythecat6735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +169

      It’s the smile and the way he shakes his head … we all know that feeling , it’s universal

    • @sobertillnoon
      @sobertillnoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Even with this spoiler I was pleasantly surprised. I thought you were referring to the interleave as one of the 3.

    • @09conrado
      @09conrado 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Like: rip, rip, ..... WHAAATTTT????

    • @Sarydormi
      @Sarydormi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I don't know how to describe my face when I heard about the THIRD layer of canvas
      And I have hyenas in my bloodline, I'm sure about it

    • @liaalexan224
      @liaalexan224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was so surprised when I saw your comment and then the video, what was the person thinking?

  • @whileinbetween
    @whileinbetween 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2202

    *removes 2 lining canvasses*
    Billy Mays: BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE

    • @jaredcress4328
      @jaredcress4328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      WOW THATS A LOT OF DAMAGE!

    • @PhantomStella
      @PhantomStella 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Still hear his voice when I read that

    • @nerdgarage
      @nerdgarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Alternate title for the video [series]

    • @MrsJessica9797
      @MrsJessica9797 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This actually made laugh🤣

    • @ceer9141
      @ceer9141 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣👏👏👏

  • @ascarletmoon17
    @ascarletmoon17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +515

    You've heard of Russian nesting dolls, not get ready for: Many layered Canvas

  • @Maob08
    @Maob08 2 ปีที่แล้ว +826

    It's good, then it's bad, then it's worse, then it's really bad, then it's not so bad.
    Looking forward to part 2. It's a roller-coaster

    • @The.Talent
      @The.Talent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      My thoughts too. Edge of the seat stuff. Weird for art conservation but true.

    • @RhomanysRealm
      @RhomanysRealm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The result of the removal looks better than the retouching!

  • @valeriacavalloro2729
    @valeriacavalloro2729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1763

    New Baumgartner experience:
    "The damage actually might be less than I have thought" > oh, thank god...
    Proceed to lift the canvas revealing a ginormous hole across the face > GASP

    • @sonipitts
      @sonipitts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      Right? When THAT is better than expected, you know you're in for a rollercoaster ride of conservation madness.

    • @williamgallop9425
      @williamgallop9425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Did the previous fixers leave their tag on the strecher?

    • @BoomerKeith1
      @BoomerKeith1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I always think "I think I could do that" as I'm following along with Julian's work until he almost always gets to a point when I think "aaaaand I'm out!". That was the time in this painting.

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@williamgallop9425 That would be good information to have so people can avoid them like the plague!

    • @GentleSpirit1
      @GentleSpirit1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@williamgallop9425 it’s his “catalog” label so he can track the painting and it’s information.

  • @lannik_0
    @lannik_0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2115

    Not shown: Julian's skateboard for sliding ominously towards the camera 🧛🏻‍♂️

    • @maidofthemisty
      @maidofthemisty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I thought the exact same thing! hahaha

    • @theannoyedmrfloyd3998
      @theannoyedmrfloyd3998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ♀♂♀♂♀♂♀♂♀♂

    • @jaydiarie
      @jaydiarie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I THOUGHT HE WAS GETTING CLOSER

    • @jmpattillo
      @jmpattillo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I was wondering if it was just my imagination

    • @Rich-on6fe
      @Rich-on6fe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      He's not even there in the same room. It's all motion capture. In fact, it was Andy Serkis all along.

  • @memoriam.victoriam
    @memoriam.victoriam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I wonder how many rabbits worth of glue he's peeled off of canvases over his career

    • @NorthernSeaWitch
      @NorthernSeaWitch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Enough for the body count of Watership Down.

    • @redwitch12
      @redwitch12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NorthernSeaWitch ...triggered!!!

  • @charminharlan9081
    @charminharlan9081 2 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    when i studied abroad in Japan a couple years back, we went to a place (i don’t remember exactly what it was, maybe a museum) which taught us how to make washi kozo. it’s such an intricate process yet it’s also really fun (i still have the sheet of paper i made). the history of this paper is so interesting and the fact that it’s so strong while also being incredibly thin is so cool.
    geeked out for a bit there, but i guess i mean to say that i just really really like washi kozo.

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's ok, you can.

    • @bigmanmark4334
      @bigmanmark4334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's sick!

    • @mst3kharris
      @mst3kharris ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I daresay this is one of the few places where you can rave about how cool washi kozo is and you’ll get a lot of enthusiastic nodding back.

  • @aserta
    @aserta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +642

    Usually, he's behind the camera. This time... it's personal.

    • @ericschuster2680
      @ericschuster2680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      *In the first age, in the first battle, when the shadows first lengthened, one stood.*

    • @exploridori
      @exploridori 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He wants us to see the grey hairs he got from this restoration

  • @thesisypheanjournal1271
    @thesisypheanjournal1271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +899

    Removing the backing is reminding me of my kitchen floor. I bought what had spent time as a crack house and had some pretty nasty carpet. I pulled up the nasty carpet, the nastier padding, and the even nastier subfloor (Urine does disgusting things to subfloor.) to find one... two.... three layers of linoleum. Underneath that was a layer of newspapers from 1942.

    • @bebop54
      @bebop54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +120

      you're lucky ya' didn't find any dead bodies ...

    • @shadowgolem9158
      @shadowgolem9158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      Oh wow, I thought I was lucky with 5 layers of linoleum in the kitchen. Getting the tar that they used to glue it down out was like removing roofing. Unplannedxtra week on that job. Ugg.

    • @TheFiown
      @TheFiown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +161

      But you gained in ceiling height !

    • @thesisypheanjournal1271
      @thesisypheanjournal1271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@bebop54 Taking out the dead chimney probably was a more likely task for uncovering dead bodies!

    • @bebop54
      @bebop54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@thesisypheanjournal1271 lmao...

  • @jillparkin2541
    @jillparkin2541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Removes overpainting, hands empty canvas back to client.

  • @quisnessness
    @quisnessness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    Did anybody else read the Wayside School books when they were kids? Well, there's a story about a student who comes in totally bundled up in a raincoat. The teacher makes him remove his coat only to find another under it... And another, and another, and another. In the end it turns out that under all those raincoats was... A dead rat. Somehow that's the analogy that popped into my head after watching this lol

    • @willodaise2405
      @willodaise2405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I loved that series as a kid!

    • @gianinamorales8597
      @gianinamorales8597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Wait, wait.
      You mean the student was hiding a dead rat, or the student is a dead rat?
      What? Please tell me I must know

    • @quisnessness
      @quisnessness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@gianinamorales8597 ummm I had to look it up because I couldn't quite remember. Apparently dead rats were trying to sneak into the classroom all the time? It wasn't a student. Just a dead rat trying to sneak in... Yeah that series was kind creepy lol

    • @gianinamorales8597
      @gianinamorales8597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@quisnessness Thank you for replying. Yeah, that does sound creepy as hell... I must read it.

    • @choronos
      @choronos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@quisnessness You're the first person I've ever seen mention Sideways Stories From Wayside School since I read them as a kid 20+ years ago. I get the impression most people missed out on them. The dead rat thing seems creepy out of context, but as a kid I remember thinking it was funny.

  • @yumeng4686
    @yumeng4686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +536

    I have pretty much predicted when the smooth sponsorship transition will come with previous videos. But this one was totally unexpected. Outdoing yourself, Julian, we stan

    • @sonipitts
      @sonipitts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Of course, Julian's vids is on my auto-Like list anyway. But if I could Like twice, he'd get them for pure sponsorship segue appreciation on top of the regular Likes.

    • @jessicamcglaughlin9152
      @jessicamcglaughlin9152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Oh yes I was not expecting him to transition to his sponsor so soon into the video too

    • @wombleofwimbledon5442
      @wombleofwimbledon5442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The lack of them on Patreon is almost disconcerting lol.

    • @alexburton1214
      @alexburton1214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, this one was really good. And I learnt something 😌

    • @emmapoolman7900
      @emmapoolman7900 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I might have said something unsavoury when I got caught out by the sponsorship transition for the very first time.
      Like you, I’ve been able to see them coming.. until now.

  • @slicktak
    @slicktak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +340

    How I watch a Baumgartner video:
    I see a Baumgartner video is posted, I like the video, then I watch it.

    • @Supermelo29
      @Supermelo29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      A simple man, with simple needs. 🎨

    • @ironicallymacaroni6096
      @ironicallymacaroni6096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      so true

    • @minawashere8575
      @minawashere8575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I liked this comment before I read it

    • @downtonviewer
      @downtonviewer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In full screen and high res.

    • @ashleesmith580
      @ashleesmith580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel like you're calling me out, and I don't appreciate it.

  • @jessicamcglaughlin9152
    @jessicamcglaughlin9152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    “… and a few choice words later…”
    HA that’s our Julian keeping this family friendly 😂. I don’t know why I didn’t think this man cursed

    • @BILLY-px3hw
      @BILLY-px3hw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      He doesn't "curse", he uses the appropriate word at the appropriate time to acheve the appropriate result

    • @sweet__cherry
      @sweet__cherry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@BILLY-px3hw all very appropriate

  • @livinginthenow
    @livinginthenow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    The dislikes were from each of the previous "conservators" who worked on this before.

    • @ka-mai
      @ka-mai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And all removed layers!

  • @ender_slayer3
    @ender_slayer3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    Who else felt actual physical pain when Julian said that the painting had been skinned?
    Edit: I stand corrected, this whole painting and the processes that have been done to it in the past give me physical pain. Anybody else feel that?

    • @MoondustManwise
      @MoondustManwise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Oh for sure, not to mention the white lead made me want to wear a mask XD

    • @RavenMacy
      @RavenMacy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We are still in shock 😵

    • @sonipitts
      @sonipitts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Psychic pain was already high at the mention of the basic damage. But when he said it had been aggressively skinned, it got turned up to 11. Dat pain, tho.

    • @shadowfire04
      @shadowfire04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i started cringing right around the THIRD lining canvas.

    • @angelasmith4843
      @angelasmith4843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I've watched enough of these videos to know when the last backing was removed that white lead had been used as filler. More problems.

  • @aethertech
    @aethertech 2 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    I think this painting will be happy, no longer being a lasagna.

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe you're right.

    • @dshe8637
      @dshe8637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He said it's free of impasto...

  • @marisp2588
    @marisp2588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I'm just glad there's no elmer's glue this time

    • @Max-pr4lf
      @Max-pr4lf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Elmer’s glue?! What didi miss?

    • @JM-fu6vy
      @JM-fu6vy ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m a year late but check out “The Brawler” if you haven’t already

  • @aliciaswofford989
    @aliciaswofford989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    I took my daughter to a dr appt a few days ago and they had some "art work" leaning against a table (during the office restoration.) These "paintings" were not priceless but looked like something you'd get at Goodwill. I looked at the edging of those and saw that they were attached with staples. After watching Julian's videos for quite a while, I nearly teared up. LMAO Staples are the play things of the devil.

    • @CallieMasters5000
      @CallieMasters5000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      My Goodwill's full of hotel art: gigantic scale generic crap, and lots of it. Maybe because I live in a tourist town.

    • @veramae4098
      @veramae4098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@CallieMasters5000 I dunno. My Mom bought a painting of Lake Michigan and shore, probably counts as crap, but she loved it and I like it. I swear, laying on my back on the couch below the painting I see cats hiding in the wild grass. 💕
      The artist's signature is a little hard to read (Stephen something) and I've never been able to track him; BUT I saw a VERY similar painting in the back ground of a local news show. So I'd guess he did a series of these.
      What's generic crap? This painting evoked strong feelings in my mother, and does the same to me. Wish I could send a photo.

    • @alexburton1214
      @alexburton1214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@veramae4098 cats hiding in the grass ❤️ nothing wrong with generic. If it brings you joy, it has immense value.

    • @helenfitch3440
      @helenfitch3440 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I doubt you would be alone in wondering. I see a painting now and think ,does it need cleaning?.

  • @CarcinogenHeap
    @CarcinogenHeap 2 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    I lost it at the third layer. Everyone in my house probably woke up to my yelling NO!!! and laughing my ass off

  • @dmitrysipko2086
    @dmitrysipko2086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    The video starts: It can't be that bad.
    10 minutes in: Holy shit.

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He wants to be able to show videos to his kids.

    • @gianinamorales8597
      @gianinamorales8597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The extent of the damage never ceases to amaze, no matter how many of these videos we've watched.

  • @drivethrupoet
    @drivethrupoet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Would have never imagined I'd experience a cliffhanger watching someone scraping paint, but here we are.

  • @lisacaloh9325
    @lisacaloh9325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Was it commonly accepted practice to leave previous conservation/restoration attempts when adding one’s own attempt? This painting is like an archeological dig!

    • @l1277
      @l1277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I guess it depends on when the conservation was done. Julian's got a ton of cool ways to conserve a painting that probably weren't available 100+ years ago. Would have been safer to just go over the previous work.

    • @chococtopus
      @chococtopus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@l1277 I really can't conceive of a situation where one would just pop another lining on one that seemed structurally sound like with the top layers of this canvas cake. At least it was clear that the painting itself and the first lining didn't have any tacking edges to work with

  • @schoonergirl2658
    @schoonergirl2658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    That’s a shocking amount of damage, you have to wonder how it happened. This is the kind of painting you could either dread, or accept the challenge it will be provide. I’m looking forward to seeing this one completed as I’m sure it will showcase Julian’s skills at a superior level.

  • @1LittleBlackBox
    @1LittleBlackBox 2 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    I love how passionate all these comments are. Proud to know there are so many people who care about art and proper conservancy.
    For this particular video, I am so glad I have watched so many of the others on this channel beforehand... it was somehow a little less traumatic knowing this painting is in amazing hands.
    Can't wait to see how you revive this poor baby, Julian!!

    • @29lookingood
      @29lookingood 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I was going to comment just that, Seems to be the only channel, with 100% positive comments and Good vibes between viewers. Julian should be rightly proud of what he has created here on TH-cam 🌟🌈👨‍👨‍👧👩‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👧👨‍👨‍👧‍👧👩‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A Global family 🥰💙

    • @MS-iv8zu
      @MS-iv8zu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same

    • @mitchelthinks
      @mitchelthinks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      man shut up before baumgartner nobody cared what about restoration on youtube

    • @alexburton1214
      @alexburton1214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@mitchelthinks honestly, I didn't know anything about it. I knew restorers existed, but to actually see how they work, how they bring damaged artworks back to life... it's made me care, you know? A lot of skill goes into restoration, and watching someone passionate about their work is something many people enjoy.

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Until I accidentally found this channel, I didn't know I cared a fig about art restoration. Now I don't care how long he takes scraping glue. Who knew!?! Now I'm intently watching like i have my own scalpel.
      My cat jiggled my phone. NO! I thought we tore the painting!

  • @POLEARTH
    @POLEARTH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    That head shake laughter in disbelief when he saw there’s another layer 🤣🤣 13:37

  • @Crowbars2
    @Crowbars2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    That scene of the little squares of washi kozo being applied was so cool! It was a bit like watching a slow game of snake, and being able to the see the previous squares slowly dry out and lose colour was just so damn cool!

  • @louie-laur
    @louie-laur 2 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    As someone who doesn't know anyone that owns any old paintings, it always gives me joy to see old lost art become beautiful again, and so many too! ❤

  • @Lu-qu5mv
    @Lu-qu5mv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    All I can say is: Julian we love when you talk directly to us.

    • @pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516
      @pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝒶𝒸𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝑜𝓃 𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉𝓈𝒜𝓅𝓅 𝑜𝓇 𝓉𝑒𝓍𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝒹𝒾𝓇𝑒𝒸𝓉𝓁𝓎 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓃𝓊𝓂𝒷𝑒𝓇 𝒷𝑒𝓁𝑜𝓌 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒶𝓃𝓎 𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓀
      *+* *𝟷* = ( *𝟽* *𝟷* *𝟿* ) = *𝟿* *𝟸* *𝟺* *𝟻* *𝟾* *𝟽* *𝟹*

  • @herebyaccident5174
    @herebyaccident5174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Julian should be selling tickets to this ROLLERCOSTER.

  • @monikapek5773
    @monikapek5773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Previous conservators: someday, somewhere will be person, who can fix this painting as it deserves. But not now, not today. So let's do everything we can, to preserve it until then.
    And Someday there is Julien, who walks in with sharp scalpels and gentle solvants. And He does more than previous conservators could even dreamed of.

  • @blaseflynn7569
    @blaseflynn7569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Little advice from a chef if you soak the gelatin sheets in ice cold water to rehydrate for a minute it'll take no time or effort to dissolve them in warm water afterwards. Literally just one quick mix and done no headache. By the way love your videos absolutely therapeutic. Thank you! Best ones the ones with narration!!

  • @sammya5286
    @sammya5286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Really can’t wait when I save up enough to have my parents mystery painting sent over for conservation. It’s at least 100 years old passed down from parent to kid and we have no idea who even painted it or really what the image is anymore

    • @ambulocetusnatans
      @ambulocetusnatans 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I have a feeling it won't be cheap, and if it's as bad as this one, well, as they say, if you have to ask you can't afford it.

    • @gwenscoggins1
      @gwenscoggins1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Then he can film a reaction video!😁

    • @deedeelicious375
      @deedeelicious375 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      If you do ever get to send it to Julian, please do a reaction video!!

    • @sammya5286
      @sammya5286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I know it won’t be cheap. It’s why it’s something I’m saving for. It’s not in bad condition just very very dirty. Cigarette smoke, soot, general dust. From my great grandad and never cleaned professionally 😶

    • @ambulocetusnatans
      @ambulocetusnatans 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sammya5286 What is the subject of the painting, if you don't mind my asking?

  • @AvalonDreamz
    @AvalonDreamz ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I absolutely love this channel and the community it has brought together. The comments section here has got to be one of the best! Not toxic like most, and full of people who love art and appreciate the skill of Julian Baumgartner! The man is a master at his craft and we are all here for it.

  • @opheliawolf
    @opheliawolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    nobody:
    every previous conservator: let me just... ADD a litttle something

  • @123haninhk
    @123haninhk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Julian walking towards camera, closer and closer... *holds breath

    • @dzeintra6230
      @dzeintra6230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Too close too close. Personal space invasion. Lean back!

  • @DivinePonies
    @DivinePonies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I should have brought my own chicken to this roast party.

  • @Crowbars2
    @Crowbars2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    Hey, Julian. Often when we see the backs of canvases of paintings that you're restoring, the colour of them doesn't seem to be too strange. You have a yellowy/beige/brown canvas when it's fresh and aging and tiny bits of dirt and dust getting into the canvas discolour it over time. We've seen anywhere from very fresh-looking light beige canvases on your channel to very aged and dark brown canvases...
    But this one was a purple/mauve colour. What the hell's going on there?

    • @Hvantmiki
      @Hvantmiki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Not sure, but people used to use black or dark-colored gesso (look it up) and the color of it might have gone through. The reason people use gesso is to avoid paint absorbing into the canvas. That is what I think happened

    • @DominicNJ73
      @DominicNJ73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Hvantmiki That's a good guess. I was thinking that maybe they used a different fabric from traditional canvas or perhaps there was another painting that was just covered over in a paint layer and then reversed so what was once the backside became a new painting,

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Beats the heck out of me. I'm still wrapping my head around fish gel.

    • @Crowbars2
      @Crowbars2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@mircat28 It's fish gelatin. So, if you boil a bunch of fish bones and connective tissues, a structural protein found in said connective tissue called collagen reacts with the hot water (hydrolyzation) to produce gelatin. The result is a sticky, gummy substance when hot and wet, and a hard(er) brittle material when dried.
      Making it a pretty decent substance to use to reversably stick things together for short periods of time.

  • @ladyjessiecoyne2617
    @ladyjessiecoyne2617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Who knew being a conservationist you had to be an artist, a magician, a chemist, be able to build tables etc and have the patience of a saint lol..... I adore ur channel thank you xx as always huge huggles from Scotland uk 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516
      @pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝒶𝒸𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝑜𝓃 𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉𝓈𝒜𝓅𝓅 𝑜𝓇 𝓉𝑒𝓍𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝒹𝒾𝓇𝑒𝒸𝓉𝓁𝓎 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓃𝓊𝓂𝒷𝑒𝓇 𝒷𝑒𝓁𝑜𝓌 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒶𝓃𝓎 𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓀
      *+* *𝟷* = ( *𝟽* *𝟷* *𝟿* ) = *𝟿* *𝟸* *𝟺* *𝟻* *𝟾* *𝟽* *𝟹*

  • @__Niels__
    @__Niels__ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    JB: " _van Dyck, we are not!_ "
    Me: " Quintessentially... nothing than the hard truth."

  • @iblong9505
    @iblong9505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    As someone that also performs a unique cleaning/restoration task (removing petroleum-based stains on concrete), I really appreciate your technical skills and actually translate them to what I do as well. Thank you

  • @Scott_Alexander
    @Scott_Alexander 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Julian: I know what you're thinking... Why don't I just use...
    Everyone: No man, you do you, you know what's best.

  • @kelcurts8941
    @kelcurts8941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Previous dude was definitely a 'no kill like overkill' kinda guy with that lining

  • @yorgle
    @yorgle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This reminds me of roofing projects. Often, a new roof is just put on top of previous roofs, but every so often you need to do a full "tear off" down to the underlayment, and a new roof put on top of that... :D

    • @l1277
      @l1277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tbh that sounds like a really satisfying job. It's sort of like legal destruction

    • @LauraRealLife
      @LauraRealLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Reminds me of a 104-year-old house I use to own. I was slowly saving money up to replace the roof, believing that it had two, possibly three, layers of asphalt shingles, and then we got hit with a major hail storm. Yahoo! My homeowner's insurance will cover replacing the roof! Knowing that there was at least two layers and the code where I lived at the time was three layers max and due to age, there was a possibility of unknown damage and, of course, it likely wasn't up to current codes, decision was made to tear it all off.
      Turns out the suspicion that there were three layers of asphalt shingles was correct. The surprise was those layers were over a layer of cedar wood shingles ... which were over ANOTHER layer of mixed wood shingles - some cedar, some oak, some pine, much painted blue. It was just a total hodgepodge, and then we found yet another layer - a layer of mixed newspapers and what we think was some kind of oil cloth. Somewhere along the line, someone had replaced the soffit with a larger one covering the edges of the roof which is why we didn't realize just how many layers of roofing was there. Then we got to the wood structure of the roof, which was absolutely beautiful. Instead of 2x4's or 2x6's (that don't measure 2x4 or 2x6) spaced out with plywood or similar placed over it, there was solid oak 2x4's (that actually measure 2x4!) placed every 12 inches with 2x2 wood strips going horizontally across the 2x4's every 3 inches. Was done with perfection and not a single bit of the wood showed any signs of damage or weathering or aging. Looked practically brand new and the craftmanship was amazing!
      I was almost sad to cover it with new underlayment, plywood sheathing and new 50-year dimensional asphalt shingles and a metal ridgecap. That small roof (by today's standards) was just over 670 square feet. Had to empty the dumpster eight times!

  • @petegalvs
    @petegalvs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Why does this damage always seem to go straight across the face?

    • @ryehiker
      @ryehiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Man has painting commissioned.
      Wife discovers either it's cost or his other woman.
      Face of painting gets damaged.

    • @Palitato
      @Palitato 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Faces are usually pretty central on the canvas, and if a painting is going to fall against something, the center is the weakest point. It will buckle out more, have more pressure applied to it, and therefore tear more easily.

    • @sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee7548
      @sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee7548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Palitato wow good thinking, i was rhinking more along the lines of bad art conservatives going for the pace because its the most looked at so they over do it trying to make it look good

  • @CallieMasters5000
    @CallieMasters5000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Some restorer did the dance of the seven veils on this painting. When in doubt, add another layer!

  • @a-complished4406
    @a-complished4406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Me: The SAVAGE job.
    Julien: This is PERMANENT
    The internet world: Collective gasp
    Julien: We are NOT van Dyke
    Me: *feeling betrayed, discouraged and depressed* … Noooooooo
    This conservation is the new BRAWLER :(

  • @linson2010
    @linson2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    There was a point that there were videos almost weekly, but I knew the high quality work in front of and behind the camera would probably mean that frequency would change, so not seeing new vids made me sad but I understood. All that to say, Julien and co. keep doing what you're doing and we'll keep watching.

    • @user-WPG_Arts
      @user-WPG_Arts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      More! I want more and I seriously lack Julien’s patience.

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean1083 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    All I had to hear was that it had been restored multiple times, and I knew…
    Julian is going to be throwing shade soon!!!

  • @alankiratarios4784
    @alankiratarios4784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've never heard Julian sound so somber and irritated. He wasn't even like this when he was scraping polyurethane.

  • @marlon7156
    @marlon7156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    *THE SALVAGE JOB part 223* "The Day of Joy and Retirement" Julian finally met his match and tackles it head on at full throttle without using the brakes. But the wear and tare of miles and miles of work took a toll on his mental and physical state. Closes the studio until his son decides to take over the family business and *Julian moves to Fiji,* where he drinks coconut milk and eats his fish gel for supper every night.

  • @matthewriggins9533
    @matthewriggins9533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    When will Julian restore an original Dogs playing Poker, or Elvis on black velvet, held on with surgical grade stainless steel staples.

  • @teckzusferalupus5382
    @teckzusferalupus5382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Julian removing the layers of lining canvas and paint: "Behind this mask... Is another mask!"

  • @Dragonalynn
    @Dragonalynn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    It's absolutely stunningly criminal as to what has been done to this painting. To my mind, only a true Master can repair the damage and breathe new life into a treasure such as this. All my faith is in you, Julian. You are one of those rare gems that can restore the hopeless, and we are all the richer for it. Each time you perform a miracle, I am just totally awed by your talents. Thank you so much or sharing your world with us. You're amazing.

  • @smsahmadi8726
    @smsahmadi8726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    14:11 "I think I can get this one off without adding moisture."
    Now that's a talent!

  • @firstnlastnamethe3rd771
    @firstnlastnamethe3rd771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I was thinking your shop probably smells good, but not if it smells like dead fish.

    • @sonipitts
      @sonipitts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😂🐟🐟🐟😦😩

    • @alexburton1214
      @alexburton1214 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It probably smells like paint and solvent chemicals, even without the fish gelatin. Strong, not particularly pleasant, but definitely evocative.

    • @maryblaylock6545
      @maryblaylock6545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would think that with all the different chemical solutions he must deal with that in addition to the ventilator he wears on occasion that a very good ventilation system has to be in place.

    • @firstnlastnamethe3rd771
      @firstnlastnamethe3rd771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👆😐🤚I love the smell of
      paint, linseed oil & thinner.
      And nothing ruins humor
      more than facts.

    • @sonipitts
      @sonipitts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@firstnlastnamethe3rd771 Sadly, reality is often a football-pulling Lucy. This is why I refuse to participate in it. 😆

  • @shanettequao9043
    @shanettequao9043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I feel sad that the damage is irreversible, whoever handled this painting beforehand was very irresponsible ☹️

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe there might have been a couple Julian adjectives before the word "irresponsible."

  • @jellybean7245
    @jellybean7245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    “…the adhesive, was…well, not that adhesive…”
    Me: “…goddamn it adhesive, you had one job!!”

  • @laralialves
    @laralialves 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The best conservation I've seen is this man's face. He is 40. I could give him 10 years less easily.

  • @downtonviewer
    @downtonviewer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I say...the painting actually looks _better_ after removing all of the 'retouching'. I can't wait to see what Julian will do with it in the next video!

  • @kbcoll
    @kbcoll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    The moment you started using the word salvage, I knew it was going to be bad. I just didn't expect big holes bad!

  • @VanK782
    @VanK782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    After the opening I was hoping a painting miraculously survived sinking with a ship and Julian gets to restore it

  • @BIGJATPSU
    @BIGJATPSU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Prior Conservator viewing from the here after: "At least I didn't use staples!!"
    Julian: "Well.........yes, thank you." 🤣🤣🤣

  • @emilylikesboardgames
    @emilylikesboardgames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    That opening credit gives me serious Bob Ross vibes.

  • @shanettequao9043
    @shanettequao9043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Take a shot for every layer this painting has 😂

  • @Celebriel82
    @Celebriel82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Oh man, that must be heartbreaking to find out that people have removed provenance like those wax seals.

  • @joeb4142
    @joeb4142 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For some reason the phrase ‘flat spun nylon gossamer’ makes me mysteriously happy.

  • @redheadmomma7176
    @redheadmomma7176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Yay! New video!

  • @BIGJATPSU
    @BIGJATPSU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Accidentally forgot to hit pause, came back to a toothbrush cleaning the canvas... thought magically I was viewing an alternate Forrest Gump for a minute.
    "All types of glue Forrest. Elmer's glue, Gorilla Glue, Rabbit Skin Glue..." - Julian 😂😂😂

  • @DillPickleDame
    @DillPickleDame 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Julian: A third lining!
    Me: OMG NO WAY

  • @lindachitarra6530
    @lindachitarra6530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It’s midnight on a miserable cold night. I’m tucked up in bed with a hot drink and watching another of Julians excellent video’s. Am I happy? You bet!!

  • @lwilton
    @lwilton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    If that was a wedding cake I can only say I'm glad it wasn't mine.

  • @pribilovian4709
    @pribilovian4709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just got off a 12hr work shift and what do I see! Julian dropped a new video! Yessss.. perfect way to end my long day, thank you my friend 😊👍

  • @deputydawgoneit
    @deputydawgoneit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This painted should have been title Onion because of all the layers.

  • @ColdStartAuto
    @ColdStartAuto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think his dustpan is a metaphor for my life.

  • @sunnys0phia
    @sunnys0phia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    wHy is nobody talking about Julian’s entrance…he just.. keeps getting closer

  • @statewench2828
    @statewench2828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Your digging through the layer reminded me of digging a hole to China when me and my 7 siblings were young. Just like everyone else that did that t turned into a swimming pllo then a mud hole. Can't wait to see part 2.

  • @PhantomStella
    @PhantomStella 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Me seeing the damage: yikes
    Hearing him using the words permanent damage: YIKES

  • @starlet5350
    @starlet5350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The montage of the Washi Kozo is so beautiful.

  • @TeamFish15
    @TeamFish15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I beg to differ Julian, but van Dyck is no Baumgartner.

  • @svic8943
    @svic8943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Julian you already have more than 700 comments on this video so you will probably never read this but I wanted to thank you for these videos and all the work you put into each of them, not only the restorations but also in the filming, mixing, narration and editing. Someone I love passed away last Thursday and these videos are honestly helping me get through the grieving process. Your voice is really soothing so whenever I feel like pain is about to drown me, I end up watching one of your restorations and it calms me down enough so I can at least fall asleep. All of your hard work is really helping me get through this pain and so I feel like I needed to say thanks, even if you never read this message. Thank you thank you thank you and I can't wait for part 2!

  • @_inhisbluegardens
    @_inhisbluegardens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This badboy is a whole millefeuille. Can't wait to see the progress unfold.

    • @johnopalko5223
      @johnopalko5223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I learned a new word! Thanks!

    • @pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516
      @pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝒶𝒸𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝑜𝓃 𝒲𝒽𝒶𝓉𝓈𝒜𝓅𝓅 𝑜𝓇 𝓉𝑒𝓍𝓉 𝓂𝑒 𝒹𝒾𝓇𝑒𝒸𝓉𝓁𝓎 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓃𝓊𝓂𝒷𝑒𝓇 𝒷𝑒𝓁𝑜𝓌 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒶𝓃𝓎 𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝓌𝑜𝓇𝓀
      *+* *𝟷* = ( *𝟽* *𝟷* *𝟿* ) = *𝟿* *𝟸* *𝟺* *𝟻* *𝟾* *𝟽* *𝟹*

  • @mariewilliquette7816
    @mariewilliquette7816 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Seeing circumstances like the condition this paining was in makes me sad and wonder just how many paintings are poorly retouched. But then I feel happy remembering there’s people like Julian to help bring these paintings back to life.

  • @krystalmesh
    @krystalmesh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Did anyone else yell "it's the fi-nal can-vas!" to the tune of Final Countdown? No? Cool...

    • @shadowfox1221
      @shadowfox1221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I did not, but DAMN it was a missed opportunity!

  • @QueenMewington
    @QueenMewington 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Besides my love for the work Julien does, I really enjoy how he transitions into his ad segments. Half the time, I don't even realize it's happening! Good job

  • @lcrain7840
    @lcrain7840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    the glimpse of that iris in the eye after you cleaned it gave me chills- wow, what a painting!

  • @bilbo_gamers6417
    @bilbo_gamers6417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "The lining canvases are like the battle before the war. They are the guardians of the treasure that lays beneath, and they won't go down without a fight. If it can, this work of art will trap you. Trap you in a veritable labyrinth of lining canvases from which there shall be no escape ever. Although your senses will not immediately detect that anything is wrong, I will say one thing... be careful that, as you battle against lining canvasses, that you yourself do not become a lining canvas."

  • @IPostSwords
    @IPostSwords 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Addressing the damage of enthuastic amateurs is one of the most frustrating parts of the antique business. Always makes me lose faith in other people

  • @unlimitedhearts
    @unlimitedhearts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    WHO IS READY FOE SOME ART CONSERVATION SASS??? IT'S MEEEEEE

  • @marymcfarland8097
    @marymcfarland8097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr.Baumgartner you are just amazing. You are so patient and meticulous. I could watch you work for hours. Any artist or art lover should be honored to have you work on a painting. Your dialogue and explanations are so interesting and educational. Thank you for sharing your time with us!

  • @KingMidasBDO
    @KingMidasBDO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This project should be called "The layered bastard"