The artwork by Pittsburgh artist Virgil Cantini is numbered (see blue tags) for before treatment images
Conservator Pikus carefully cuts a perimeter around the artwork
The perimeter is cut around the artwork, this is necessary to investigate how the piece is mounted
Conservator Pikus chisels the excess stone to reveal how the mosaic is attached to the wall
The mural section has been successfully removed without damage; it is face down to remove the backing material before crating
Conservator Pikus crates the removed mural piece for safekeeping