craquelure in English
noun
1
a network of fine cracks in the paint or varnish of a painting.
As the medium extends the integrity of the pigment, he manipulates it to achieve substrata and surfaces that range from a glazed appearance or deepening craquelure to the look of pollen, each seductive in its own right.
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1. There may be trace evidence preserved in the craquelure.
2. 8"W x 5-3/4"D x 6"H, (cracks, discoloration and losses), unmarked teacup and saucer, teacup is 2-3/4"H, saucer is 6"D (heavily discolored, Crazing, fissures), an 8-3/4" x 3-1/2" gravy pitcher (craquelure, losses, fissures), four William Ridgeway plates "Caldwell Lake George", 8"D (craquelure, chips, discolorations), six 4-1/8" tea bowl …