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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping from April 17, 1948, mounted on a light blue press clipping bureau slip from “Burrelle’s,” a press clipping service established in 1888, based in New York with an office in Buffalo, N.Y.
Header:
The top section, on the blue slip, reads:
The Clipping:
The main article, printed on yellowed newspaper paper, is titled:
“British Call American To Save Old Art”
Body of the Article:
Summary:
This clipping documents a significant international cultural exchange post-WWII. It highlights the expertise of American art conservator Richard Buck, who was summoned by Britain to rescue its aging national art collection using specialized knowledge unavailable locally — particularly in restoring wooden panel paintings. The article also notes Buck’s effort to impart his skills to local conservators, ensuring long-term preservation capability.
Visual Note:
The physical clipping is slightly aged, with slight discoloration and creasing, consistent with its 1948 origin. It is carefully preserved, likely for archival or professional reference through Burrelle’s clipping service.
The image appears to be a vintage newspaper clipping from a publication titled "Buffalo, N.Y. Courier-Express," dated April 17, 1949. The clipping is titled "British Call American To Save Old Art" and discusses the efforts of Richard Buck, a conservator from Harvard University, to restore priceless masterpieces at the National Gallery in London. Richard Buck is described as a specialist in restoring old wood on which most pictures were painted before the year 1500. The article highlights the condition of the paintings and the expertise required to preserve them, mentioning that the work is particularly challenging due to warping, cracking, and insect damage. The piece also notes that Buck is training two young artists to take over his work at the end of the year. The top portion of the image includes a business card for "Burrelle's," a press clipping bureau established in 1888, with contact information related to New York City.
This image is a newspaper clipping from the Buffalo, New York, Courier-Express dated April 17, 1949, as indicated by the stamp on the heading. The clipping is titled "British Call American To Save Old Art." It reports on Richard Buck, a conservator from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, who has traveled to London to restore priceless masterpieces at the National Gallery that are in a state of decay.
The article details the challenges faced in restoring old wood paintings, many of which were painted before the year 1500. These paintings are endangered due to warping, cracking of the wood, and insect damage. Buck is described as a specialist in these restoration techniques and mentions that he must undo the work of past restorers who may have caused additional damage. His process involves burrowing into the wood and sealing every hole made by insects.
The National Gallery director, Philip Hendy, is quoted as saying that no one in Britain was able to save these artworks. The article concludes by mentioning that Buck is training two young artists to take over his work after a year, as hundreds of pictures are set to undergo treatment by him. The clipping is part of the collection of Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau, established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street, New York.
The image appears to be a clipping from a newspaper or magazine, featuring an article about the restoration of old art pieces. The clipping is from the "Buffalo, N.Y. Courier-Express" and is dated April 17, 1945. The article is titled "British Call American To Save Old Art" and discusses the efforts of Richard Buck, a conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, to restore priceless masterpieces that have fallen into disrepair at the National Gallery in London.
Buck is described as a specialist in restoring old wood on which most pictures were painted before the year 1500. Some of the paintings are endangered through warping or cracking of the wood and insect damage, but no one in Britain was able to save them, according to Philip Hendy, the National Gallery director.
Buck's work involves undoing the work of bad restorers of the past, as he declares, "I have to burrow down into the wood and seal every hole made by insects." Hundreds of pictures are to undergo treatment by the American, who is training two young artists to take over his work at the end of a year. The clipping provides a glimpse into the historical efforts to preserve and restore valuable art pieces, highlighting the importance of expertise and collaboration in the field of art conservation.
The image shows a clipping from a press clipping bureau, dated April 17, 1945. The clipping is from a newspaper and contains an article about Richard Buck, a conservator at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, who has come to London to restore priceless masterpieces that are falling into decay at the National Gallery. The article mentions that most of the pictures were painted before the year 1500, and some of them are endangered through warping or cracking of the wood and insect damage. The article also states that Philip Hendy, the National Gallery director, told newspapermen that his job is to undo the work of bad restorers of the past, and that Buck has to burrow down into the wood and seal every hole made by insects. The clipping also mentions that hundreds of pictures are to undergo treatment by the American, who is training two young artists to take over his work at the end of a year.
The image shows a vintage newspaper clipping from the Buffalo, N.Y. Courier-Express, dated April 17, 1943. The clipping is titled "British Call American To Save Old Art" and is sourced from Reuters. The article discusses the efforts of Richard Buck, a conservator affiliated with the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, who has been invited to London to restore priceless masterpieces at the National Gallery.
Richard Buck's Role:
Challenges Faced:
Philip Hendy’s Statement:
Training Program:
The article reflects the importance of art conservation during World War II, a period when many cultural treasures were at risk due to the conflict and environmental factors. It highlights international collaboration in preserving cultural heritage, with an American expert being called upon to assist in restoring British art.
The image depicts a vintage newspaper clipping adhered to a blue header from "Burrelle's," which was a press clipping service established in 1888, located at 165 Church Street in New York, as indicated by the text at the top of the header. The clipping is from the "Buffalo, N.Y. Courier-Express" dated April 1, 1945, and it bears the title "British Call American To Save Old Art."
The article reports from London, dated April 16, mentioning Reuters as the source. It talks about a person named Richard Buck, a conservator from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who went to London to restore priceless masterpieces at the National Gallery that were decaying. It mentions that he is an expert in restoring old wood-based artwork, particularly those painted before the year 1500. The article continues to describe the challenges faced by artworks due to warping, cracking, and insect damage and notes that Richard Buck intends to undo the work of past poor restoration efforts. The director of the National Gallery, Philip Hendy, is quoted in the article. Lastly, it is mentioned that Richard Buck is training two young artists to continue the work after him, implying a handover at the end of a year.
The physical condition of the newspaper clipping indicates its age, with some discoloration and signs of wear, which is consistent with a document that has been preserved for a considerable time.
This image shows a press clipping from a newspaper article, mounted on a card from "Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau" of New York. The card header contains decorative branding with the business name, an illustration of scissors, and the text "Established 1888" and the agency's address and phone number. Below that, the clipping dates the article to April 17, 1945, attributed to the Buffalo Courier-Express.
The article is titled "British Call American To Save Old Art" and describes the efforts of Richard Buck, a conservator at Harvard University, as he assists the National Gallery in London. Buck specializes in restoring old wooden paintings from before 1500. The report details the challenges posed by damage from warping, cracking, and insects, and the expertise Buck applies to remedy these problems. He is also training others to continue this work in the future.
The clipping evokes a historical collaboration between Britain and America in preserving art.
The image is a vertical collage of two vintage newspaper clippings mounted on a gray background.
Top piece: a light-blue card from a clipping bureau called Buckelle’s (with a scissors logo). It lists “Established 1888,” a New York address (165 Church Street) and a Buffalo, NY Courier-Express stamp/date (APR 17 1948). It includes a bold “Press Clipping Bureau” heading.
Bottom piece: an orange-tinted clipping with a large headline reading “British Call American To Save Old Art.” The article, dated London, April 16 (Reuters), discusses Richard Buck, a conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, coming to London to restore priceless masterworks, notes on restoring old wood paintings, and Buck’s plan to train two young artists.
The image shows an old newspaper clipping attached to a card from Burrelle's Press Clipping Bureau located at 165 Church Street, New York. The card is stamped with "BUFFALO, N.Y. COURIER-EXPRESS" and dated April 17, 1948.
The newspaper clipping's headline reads: "British Call American To Save Old Art." The article reports that Richard Buck, conservator of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has gone to London to restore priceless masterpieces decaying at the National Gallery. Buck specializes in restoring old wood paintings painted before the year 1500, which face damage from warping, cracking, and insects. The National Gallery director Philip Hendy noted that no one in Britain could save the paintings until Buck's arrival. Buck mentioned that his job involves undoing poor restoration work of the past and filling holes made by insects. Hundreds of paintings will be restored by Buck, who is also training two young artists to take over his work after a year.