Is this work under restoration?
KWES-toh-peh-rah eh een reh-STOW-roh. 'Restauro' — stress on the first syllable.
When you notice scaffolding around an artwork or find a room unexpectedly closed. Restoration is common in Italian museums due to the age of the collections.
In restauro means under restoration or being restored. It is a common sign in Italian museums and churches. The verb restaurare means to restore. Italy has thousands of art restorers working continuously on its vast cultural heritage.
Quando sarà di nuovo visibile?
When will it be visible again?
Ask about the expected completion date.
Posso vedere il restauro in corso?
Can I see the restoration in progress?
Some museums offer windows into active restoration labs.
C'è una riproduzione da vedere nel frattempo?
Is there a reproduction to see in the meantime?
Museums sometimes display high-quality reproductions.
The Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence is one of the world's most prestigious art restoration institutes. It restored Cimabue's Crucifixion after the 1966 Florence flood and trains restorers from around the world.