Since I have already mentioned that the Painting’s black paint had a smell of motor oil in a previous blog entry; (see: Gevluef’s 48 Fine Art Post), I also need mention that there were metal filings in that paint supply as well. Therefore, I want the new owner to demagnetize the Painting.
It is common knowledge to assume that paintings become magnetized over time. There are obviously metals in the paint supplies. My painting has a lot of metals. It should be demagnetized to refresh it’s affect.
The way in which you get this task done is by calling a T.V. Repairman. You should explain that T.V. picture tubes are demagnetized as a service when TVs get repaired. Ask the Service Shop to bring that equipment for the task of demagnetizing the painting. The T.V. repair person will hover the tool over the painting in the same way as for the T.V. tube. No contact is required to accomplish this task, and it makes a big difference to the viewer.
The Art Historian has this as an essential task for any installation of a newly purchased Work of Art.
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