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-Page 2 of 3-S.Decatur-June,2000-CSOS Inc. <br /> The back of the pedestal has been engraved. The engraving is damaged. The <br /> world ERECTED has letters "TE" repaired with epoxy resin. The repairs are in <br /> poor condition. It is discolored and does not match the original stone appearance. <br /> The proper left column has four areas of damage. Four chips approximately <br /> 1" in diameter were found. The damaged areas have been previously repaired with <br /> epoxy resin. The repairs are discolored and do not match the color and texture of <br /> the stone. <br /> The relief behind of the bronze sculpture is slightly dirty, but over all <br /> condition of this stone is good. <br /> The columns behind the stone relief are in very poor condition. Numerous <br /> cracks and large gaps between the broken/ cracked elements present a very <br /> dangerous condition for each of the columns. The concrete shafts and bases of the <br /> columns are beyond repair and should be demolished and copied. The capitals are <br /> in fair condition. The capitals are the only portion of each column made of stone. <br /> PROPOSED TREATMENT: II <br /> 1. Remove loose corrosion products using walnut shell blasting. ! <br /> 2. Locally patinate the black areas to blend them with green corrosion covering the ' <br /> rest of the sculptures. <br /> 3. Treat the surfaces of the sculptures with BTA. , <br /> 4. Coat the sculptures , <br /> A) with hot w� followed by a coat of a cold w�. ', <br /> B) with Incralac - Acrylic resin in organic solvents. <br /> 5. Clean the stone. <br /> 6. Remove the loose/ actively separating piece from the front of the pedestal. <br /> 7. Remove the old adhesive. <br /> 8. Reattach the stone to the base with a stainless steel pin and epoxy resin. <br /> 9. Fill in the losses around the breaks. <br /> 11. Remove the discolored epoxy at the column and the back of the pedestal. <br /> 12. Fill in the losses with a new epoxy resin matching the original stone in color <br /> and texture. <br /> COST ESTIMATE: <br /> Bronze Treatment $ 9,600.00 <br /> Stone cleaning $ 1,400.00 <br /> Stone repairs $ 1,200.00 <br /> Scaffolding $ 2,500.00 <br /> Treatment report $ 400.00 <br /> Total cost $ 15,100.00 <br />