I n the occasion of the reopening of the worship of the Church of St. Andrew in the village of Sant'Andrea Solofra, Superintendency the BAAAS to Salerno and Avellino, commissioned the restoration and replacement of the paintings in the gallery, consists of 17 oil paintings on canvas including 13 by Francesco Guarino, of 3 A. Solimena, M. 1 Vigilante, 1 painting on panel , frames included.
The paintings, almost all undergoing restoration ten years ago, presented with gaps between the original canvas and the lining in some areas of considerable size. The reinstatement of color, still in good shape on the filling, it had altered to the neutral. Several fillings showed detachment or abrasions.
It found some recent losses of paint film with its preparation. The final painting was uneven and localized bleaching.
The wooden frame was stained by glue, adhesive paper, and dust. A painting of green efflorescence appeared attributable to a biological attack.
The painting of the Vigilante had never been restored.
Rest. Maria Paola Bellifiori
Cesinali, 2000
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