LAST NIGHT’S EPISODE OF TREASURE DETECTIVES ON CNBC DEALT WITH THE AUTHENTICATION OF A STRADIVARIUS VIOLIN AND ONE OF THE “TESTS” OR METHODS OF EXAMINATION UTILIZED THE UV BLACK LIGHT.
The UV light is a standard method of inspection (or should be!) among
vintage painting collectors and art conservators to help see invisible
clues in the surface varnish layers. It’s interesting though that most painting collectors mistakenly consider
the UV black light a simple method to understand/read. Perhaps that’s because a
black light is commonly available to anyone for a reasonable price while other
methods of analysis are more expensive and require more expert knowledge. In
other words, there is MUCH more to see than just some purple spots that may be
retouching.
Here is what I hope is a good review of
the use of a UV black light for looking at antique paintings. (Click on the
link/colored words) However, a UV light is VERY useful for looking at and
inspecting all antiques and collectibles…. I hear they are also useful for
seeing scorpions in the dark.
Here is the link to this complete article at Tips for Art Collectors. Generally, thumbs up to Treasure Detectives for making a
technical show entertaining. I’m a fan and stay tuned… I’m also in an upcoming
episode!
Questions? Call Scott M. Haskins, art conservator at 805 564
34387
Art appraisal questions? Call Richard Holgate at 805 895
5121
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