Research, reports and publications
An introduction to the problems facing Venice, its islands and the lagoon.
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Stone relief of the Dead Christ with Angels, exterior side wall, church of the Gesuati
In memory of Carla Thorneycroft DBE, 1914-2007, a Venetian by birth who played a key role in the early years of Venice in Peril Fund.
Cappella Emiliani, Church of San Michele
Spectacularly sited but vulnerable 16th-century chapel on the cemetery island of San Michele involved the overhaul of 19th-century restorations and was a long and difficult project which took place between 2001-06.
Graffiti from the 16th-17th century on the island of the Lazzaretto Nuovo
Grafitti drawn by quarantined crews and merchants in the Tezon Grande, the great warehouse, on the island of the Lazzaretto Nuovo in the northern lagoon.
Chinese 18th century Lacquer and Inlay Screen
Chinese 18th century Lacquer and Inlay Screen from the collection of Prince Enrico Borbone in the Museo Orientale at Ca’ Pesaro
Madonna with Child and Saints by Palma Vecchio, church of San Zaccaria
Painting conservation, 1512
Side doorway and stonecarvings, church of the Carmini
Restoration and conservation of brickwork porch and Byzantine stonecarvings on the ‘Protiro’ of the Church of the Carmini.
Chandelier & frescoed lunettes, La Fenice Opera House
After the 1996 fire the auditorium chandelier was reproduced to original designs, lunettes over the water-gate restored and orchestral instruments replaced.
Organ conservation in Venetian churches 1972-2003
Venice in Peril Fund has funded the conservation of several organs, often as part of a programme of work in a given church
Altars and four wall-paintings, church of the Eremite
A late 17th century church with an aiseless nave, richly carved altars and a cycle of paintings showing the Miracles of St. Augustine