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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;techbiker, post: 4509027, member: 60629&quot;]Are there 5-6 cuts total? What did you pay? Honestly based on my research, it would probably be a better use of funds to save up for a re-line at this point. I&#039;m not a restoration expert, but I&#039;ve heard a good rule of thumb is to reline if you have more than 2-3 cuts. I applied 4 patches to my &quot;19th Century Fort&quot; painting and the job worked out (search for my thread), however I paid just $90 for that painting initially. It was destined for the trash before I worked on it.</p><p><br /></p><p>In your case I&#039;d have the conservationist conservatively clean your canvas while re-lining. Given the size and condition of your painting, you will likely pay over $1000 for a good conservation job.</p><p><br /></p><p>If your painting is worth very little (in the $100-$200 range), you can either hold onto it, sell it, or speak with a company like Gainsborough Products for DIY help. Warning: if you try any DIY methods it is possible to permanently ruin the painting, especially if you don&#039;t have restoration experience. Seeing that it is canvas and has 4 patches already, I&#039;d be very cautious before even wiping it with a cotton cloth. The canvas may be fragile and unstable.</p><p><br /></p><p>Unfortunately, I suspect you are in a tough spot (I&#039;ve been there). I haven&#039;t done any research on value of your painting though.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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