Reproduction of Auguste’s Bust

Before
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

The Thorvaldsen Museum in Copenhagen has prepared four reproductions of Tieck’s bust. Many thanks to museum curator Margrethe Floryan and specialist Rebecca Hast (M.A., Danish Academy of Conservation/Restoration). Here: the bust before work begins.

Dust_removal
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Dust is removed.

Repair
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Rebecca Hast repairs material imperfections resulting from damage over the years.

Surface_prep
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Surface preparation.

Silicone_applied
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

First layer of silicone is applied.

Silicone_rubber
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

First layer of silicone finished.

Silicone_layer
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Second layer of silicone: front view.

Silicone_rear
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Second layer of silicone: rear view.

Protective_mold
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Preparation of the supporting plaster mold.

Supportive_mold
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

First stage of the supporting plaster mold.

Cape_detergent
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Preparing the edges of the plaster cape with thick layer of detergent.

Silicone_mold_cape
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Original in silicone mold covered/supported with plaster cape.

Liberating_mold
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Liberating the silicone mold from plaster cape.

Liberating_original
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Liberating original from silicone mold.

Setting_Plaster
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

After casting, the setting of the plaster.

Liberating_from_cape
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Liberating from plaster cape, cutting through bandages in canvas and plaster.

Cast_in_silicone
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Cast still in silicone mold.

New_cast_damp
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

New plaster cast of G245 (not dry, will get whiter still).

Original_and_copies
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Original bust and the four copies.

Original_and_copies
Auguste Böhmer, bust by Friedrich Tieck, 1804.

Original bust and the four copies.

Cabinet
Auguste’s Cabinet

Bust in its present cabinet.

Auguste
Auguste

Bust in its present cabinet.