Go for it. The item is already showing acid burns and probably has even more damage under the mat. A cleaning, de-acidification and linen mounting will make it look much better and add lifespan to it as well. I'd personally not retouch it, but I like the character some wear brings to a piece like that. Last time I did something like that was several years ago and it ran me $250 for the cleaning/de-acidification/linen mounting.
Of course, you'll have to reframe with conservation quality materials, which will add to the cost.
Last edited by Exhibitman; 01-24-2020 at 12:51 PM.
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