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A Trompe-l'oeil Traveler

Posted by Laura Neufeld on May 10, 2013

One of the most exciting aspects of working in paper conservation at the Legion of Honor is the variety of objects encountered on a daily basis. When working on a 17th-century print, for example, conservation intern Laura Neufeld faced many traditional paper conservation challenges. Pier Gustafson’s Father’s Suitcase, on the other hand, is a one-of-a kind artwork that required unique treatment solutions.

Conservation intern Laura Neufeld works on Pier Gustafson's paper suitcase

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Finding Hidden Treasures at the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show

Posted by Sarah Bailey Hogarty on October 25, 2011

The annual San Francisco Fall Antiques Show (SFFAS) has longstanding ties with the Fine Arts Museums, sharing benefactors, lenders, board members, and volunteers, including special project curator of European Decorative Arts and Sculpture, Maria Santangelo. For the past several years, Santangelo has donated her curatorial capabilities to the exhibition that serves as the centerpiece of the fair.

Maria Santangelo

Maria Santangelo

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