The conservation treatment began with test cleans and it was established that the best way to do the initial cleaning was to gently peel off the bulk of the surface coating by hand, using blunt scrapers. In areas where the coating proved to be more firmly bonded, we used either propane gas torches or sodium hydroxide based paint removers to soften the surface coating before removal by hand. This was followed by further hand cleaning and neutralisation of any remaining deposits of the chemical cleaning agents. The bronze was then high-pressure steam cleaned.

The bronze surface was then chemically patinated and given three coats of microcrystalline clear wax applied to the bronze after warming to ensure adequate absorption of the wax into the surface. The wax coatings were each hand buffed. Small areas of porosity and casting flaws in the bronze were filled using coloured hard waxes to prevent water traps.

The marble was swept clean to remove all dry, loose deposits of dirt. Non-acidic marble cleaner was applied to all the stonework. This was then removed by washing down with water. The surface was then allowed to dry. The larger, more noticeable paint drips/splatters were removed from the surface of the marble using sodium hydroxide based paint remover. All stone surfaces were then buffed to a softly-polished surface. Small areas of missing mortar were filled as necessary. The carved lettering at the base of the sculpture that was originally leaf gilded was repainted with gold paint, as instructed by the client. The areas of black/dark grey stone at the base of the sculpture were waxed with a colour-tinted wax to improve their appearance, and then hand buffed to a soft polished finish.