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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[@02597q]

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

[@tuffymartinez]

"fish glue is eatable"

[@redheadmomma7176]

But that lasagna you do not want to eat

[@sonipitts]

Forbidden Lasagna

[@redheadmomma7176]

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

[@dougramos]

it would be epic if it were an italian painting

[@hermeusxerxes6487]

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

[@carlotta4th]

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

[@GoMessJ]

The Washi-m*th+rfkn-Kozo Church

[@RawTimee]

I love seeing him but on washikozo

[@Reb0rta]

This made me laugh louder than expected 😂

[@rinb4599]

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

[@stellabacharoudi791]

😆

[@anonview]

😂

[@farabihaquetroye7168]

😂

[@simplicity_4092]

I'll be right there with you but i call dibs on the idiot who messed up that Jesus fresco in borja

[@almeidagsarah]

“I’VE COME FOR YOUUU!”

[@dylweezy117]

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

[@saskiaeich1832]

It's getting ready for hot girl summer

[@xenthia]

@@saskiaeich1832 you have a legendary sense of humor.

[@bunnylovesapples]

Me after geting rid of my ex

[@whileinbetween]

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

[@jaredcress4328]

WOW THATS A LOT OF DAMAGE!

[@PhantomStella]

Still hear his voice when I read that

[@nerdgarage]

Alternate title for the video [series]

[@MrsJessica9797]

This actually made laugh🤣

[@ceer9141]

🤣🤣👏👏👏

[@ocdholic]

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

[@jademarie156]

Grab some popcorn for the roasting

[@bebop54]

lmao...

[@jeanlouisdegraaf1976]

Is bonus so bad Thatcher youneedthees advertaismends to keep your KZbin Chanel open

[@maidofthemisty]

got my coffee

[@reze3416]

My coffee is ready!

[@PonCel4ever]

therapy: expensive watching julian restore paintings: free

[@susanita5211]

He cured my insomnia

[@claudiadeuchars4814]

@@susanita5211 me to 😊👏

[@layneisinpayne2473]

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

[@stephprzepiora8974]

It’s the “I have time” for me. 💗

[@ariwizzard]

not me watching this both before and therapy-

[@johnny_eth]

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

[@largol33t1]

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]

"how many breads have you eaten?"

[@venushale7113]

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

[@stankythecat6735]

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

[@sobertillnoon]

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

[@09conrado]

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

[@Sarydormi]

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]

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

[@valeriacavalloro2729]

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]

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

[@williamgallop9425]

Did the previous fixers leave their tag on the strecher?

[@BoomerKeith1]

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]

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

[@GentleSpirit1]

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

[@Nathanm7977]

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]

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]

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]

Backatcha!

[@sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee7548]

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]

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

[@ascarletmoon17]

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

[@abhilasharoy5598]

👐👌

[@oz_jones]

Canvuskha-dolls. I'll go.

[@lannik_0]

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

[@maidofthemisty]

I thought the exact same thing! hahaha

[@theannoyedmrfloyd3998]

♀♂♀♂♀♂♀♂♀♂

[@jaydiarie]

I THOUGHT HE WAS GETTING CLOSER

[@jmpattillo]

I was wondering if it was just my imagination

[@Rich-on6fe]

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

[@aserta]

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

[@ericschuster2680]

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

[@exploridori]

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

[@charminharlan9081]

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]

It's ok, you can.

[@bigmanmark4334]

That's sick!

[@mst3kharris]

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.

[@memoriam.victoriam]

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

[@NorthernSeaWitch]

Enough for the body count of Watership Down.

[@redwitch12]

@@NorthernSeaWitch ...triggered!!!

[@thesisypheanjournal1271]

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]

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

[@shadowgolem9158]

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]

But you gained in ceiling height !

[@thesisypheanjournal1271]

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

[@bebop54]

@@thesisypheanjournal1271 lmao...

[@ender_slayer3]

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]

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

[@RavenMacy]

We are still in shock 😵

[@sonipitts]

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]

i started cringing right around the THIRD lining canvas.

[@angelasmith4843]

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.

[@jillparkin2541]

Removes overpainting, hands empty canvas back to client.

[@livinginthenow]

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

[@ka-mai]

And all removed layers!

[@Maob08]

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]

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

[@RhomanysRealm]

The result of the removal looks better than the retouching!

[@CarcinogenHeap]

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

[@jessicamcglaughlin9152]

“… 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]

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

[@sweet__cherry]

@@BILLY-px3hw all very appropriate

[@quisnessness]

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]

I loved that series as a kid!

[@gianinamorales8597]

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]

@@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]

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

[@choronos]

@@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.

[@schoonergirl2658]

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.

[@yumeng4686]

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]

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]

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

[@wombleofwimbledon5442]

The lack of them on Patreon is almost disconcerting lol.

[@alexburton1214]

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

[@emmapoolman7900]

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.

[@monikapek5773]

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]

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!!

[@aethertech]

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

[@mircat28]

I believe you're right.

[@dshe8637]

He said it's free of impasto...

[@slicktak]

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

[@Supermelo29]

A simple man, with simple needs. 🎨

[@ironicallymacaroni6096]

so true

[@minawashere8575]

I liked this comment before I read it

[@downtonviewer]

In full screen and high res.

[@ashleesmith580]

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

[@a-complished4406]

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 :(

[@Crowbars2]

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!

[@dmitrysipko2086]

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

[@mircat28]

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

[@gianinamorales8597]

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

[@louie-laur]

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! ❤

[@POLEARTH]

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

[@Lu-qu5mv]

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

[@pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516]

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*

[@1LittleBlackBox]

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]

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 KZbin 🌟🌈👨‍👨‍👧👩‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👧👨‍👨‍👧‍👧👩‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A Global family 🥰💙

[@MS-iv8zu]

Same

[@mitchelthinks]

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

[@alexburton1214]

@@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]

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!

[@AvalonDreamz]

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.

[@aliciaswofford989]

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]

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

[@veramae4098]

@@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]

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

[@helenfitch3440]

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

[@drivethrupoet]

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

[@iblong9505]

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

[@sammya5286]

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]

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]

Then he can film a reaction video!😁

[@deedeelicious375]

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

[@sammya5286]

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]

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

[@marisp2588]

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

[@Max-pr4lf]

Elmer’s glue?! What didi miss?

[@JM-fu6vy]

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

[@ladyjessiecoyne2617]

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]

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*

[@123haninhk]

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

[@dzeintra6230]

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

[@Dragonalynn]

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.

[@lisacaloh9325]

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]

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]

@@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

[@Crowbars2]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@Crowbars2]

@@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.

[@linson2010]

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]

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

[@herebyaccident5174]

Julian should be selling tickets to this ROLLERCOSTER.

[@Scott_Alexander]

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

[@DivinePonies]

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

[@__Niels__]

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

[@yorgle]

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]

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

[@LauraRealLife]

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!

[@opheliawolf]

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

[@CallieMasters5000]

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

[@petegalvs]

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

[@ryehiker]

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

[@Palitato]

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]

@@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

[@samanthadean1083]

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

[@kelcurts8941]

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

[@matthewriggins9533]

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

[@downtonviewer]

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!

[@firstnlastnamethe3rd771]

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

[@sonipitts]

😂🐟🐟🐟😦😩

[@alexburton1214]

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

[@maryblaylock6545]

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]

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

[@sonipitts]

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

[@smsahmadi8726]

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

[@teckzusferalupus5382]

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

[@shanettequao9043]

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

[@mircat28]

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

[@kbcoll]

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

[@alankiratarios4784]

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

[@marlon7156]

*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.

[@cottoncandycloud1675]

😂😂

[@pribilovian4709]

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 😊👍

[@redheadmomma7176]

Yay! New video!

[@VanK782]

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

[@laralialves]

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

[@lwilton]

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

[@emilylikesboardgames]

That opening credit gives me serious Bob Ross vibes.

[@lindachitarra6530]

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!!

[@Celebriel82]

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

[@shanettequao9043]

Take a shot for every layer this painting has 😂

[@BIGJATPSU]

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

[@svic8943]

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!

[@jellybean7245]

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

[@QueenMewington]

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]

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

[@marymcfarland8097]

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!

[@statewench2828]

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.

[@BIGJATPSU]

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 😂😂😂

[@starlet5350]

The montage of the Washi Kozo is so beautiful.

[@mariewilliquette7816]

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.

[@PhantomStella]

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

[@TeamFish15]

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

[@sunnys0phia]

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

[@cottoncandycloud1675]

😂

[@joeb4142]

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

[@DillPickleDame]

Julian: A third lining! Me: OMG NO WAY

[@deputydawgoneit]

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

[@IPostSwords]

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

[@novembermiss]

These are never long enough. My Monday indulgence and moment of zen. Eagerly awaiting part 2.

[@ColdStartAuto]

I think his dustpan is a metaphor for my life.

[@_inhisbluegardens]

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

[@johnopalko5223]

I learned a new word! Thanks!

[@pinnedbaumgarthnerresstora5516]

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*

[@8BitLife69]

I could literally watch and listen to you, all day long. Fantastic work, from a TRUE craftsman. WOW.

[@bilbo_gamers6417]

"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."

[@hannahroberson2929]

I love Julian’s videos more than anything else on the internet