14-PALM 00001 1967 Venus Conservation Report 2004.pdf

This document is a restoration proposal from Venus Bronze Works, Inc. to Louisville/Jefferson County Facilities Management for the King Louis XVI Monument located in front of the Court House Building in Louisville, Kentucky, dated March 1, 2004. The proposal outlines a comprehensive four-phase conservation treatment including cleaning, desalting, repairs, and consolidation of the 11-foot tall Carrara marble sculpture on a 74-inch limestone base that has suffered over 150 years of outdoor deterioration. The restoration work includes removal of atmospheric staining and deposits, surface crack repairs using cementous compounds, re-carving of severed sculptural elements, and application of protective coatings, with an anticipated completion timeframe of 4-6 weeks beginning in late spring/early summer 2004.

Venus Bronze Works, Inc. has proposed a total cost of $29,500 for all labor, materials, equipment, and professional services required for the monument restoration. The company carries standard liability and workers' compensation insurance for construction projects and will provide detailed photographic and written documentation throughout the conservation process. The proposal emphasizes the use of specialized conservation materials including alkaline detergents, chelating agents, absorbent clays for desalting, ethyl silicate consolidants, and various restoration compounds specifically designed for outdoor historic stone objects. The document also includes a Public Works Permit (#25142) authorizing vehicle parking for restoration work at the 6th Street and Jefferson location from September 23 to October 8, 2004.