Why Was This Portrait Cut to Pieces?
Sep 12, 2026 BLOOMFIELD ART | FINE ART RESTORATION | FRAMING
This is one of those restorations where the history of the object completely changes the way I approach the work. What arrived at the studio was little more than a fragment of canvas: Amalie’s face and part of her clothing, cut from what had once been a much larger portrait and bearing the marks of having been folded. I’ll take you through the structural work, cleaning, filling, retouching and final presentation of the painting, while also exploring the remarkable family history that explains why this small piece of painted canvas survived.
There are paintings where restoration is about making something beautiful again. With this one, I think it’s more about giving dignity back to an object whose scars are inseparable from its history. Hope you enjoy it!
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James Bloomfield specialises in all aspects of art restoration, oil easel painting restoration and fine art conservation. We offer fine art restoration and picture cleaning services across the North West of England, We also offer a National Painting Restoration service. Bloomfield Art is an associate member of the British Association of Paintings Conservators - Restorer's (BAPCR) . We have a selection of quality antique oils for sale please visit our website to see our current stock, we offer free international shipping:
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We have completed art restoration work on behalf of Christies London, National Gallery Ireland, the NHS, local authorities, schools, churches and historic houses. We have also worked on paintings by Sir Terry Frost, Ambrose McAvoy, Mary Fedden, Kyffin Williams, Robert Lenkowiez, Helen Bradley, L.S Lowry, R.R. Reinagle, J.Hopner, W.Sant and many more. James Bloomfield is an accredited Art Restorer and Artist and has worked on 1000's of oil paintings. He was selected for the prestigious John Moores painting prize in 2012 and has his artworks in museum collections in the UK. He lives and works in Manchester England.
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