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Verdigris is a vivid green pigment formed through the natural corrosion of...
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Skulls, Snakes & Symbols: Understanding Vanitas Paintings
Art is not always defined by what we see with the naked...
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Ultramarine: History’s Most Precious Pigment
Why did historic artists use so much blue? Throughout history, colours have...
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How Much Is My Art Worth? A Complete Guide to Valuing Paintings and Antiques
When an artwork needs restoration, one of the first questions people ask...
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Regency Portrait Restoration: Identifying & Preserving Early 19th Century Oil Paintings
For many historians, the regency period marks a turn into the modern...
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British Landscape Paintings: History, Restoration & Expert Tips for Preservation
Landscapes continue to be one of the most admired genres in British...
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Korean Celadon: Craftsmanship, Care & Value of Goryeo Ceramics
Prior to the divided history of Korea, the country was united under...
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Restoring Kneller: Care & Conservation of Baroque Portraits
In the late 17th century, there was an artistic boom in England...
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Hogarth Prints: Satirical Masterpieces of 18th Century London
Much of the 18th century is seen as an extravagant period of...
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Oil on Copper: How to Preserve and Restore Paintings on MetalÂ
Although oil paintings are most often associated with a canvas or panel,...
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Packed with behind-the-scenes details from our art conservation projects, our newsletter will...
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Ashes to Art: Charcoal Care & Restoration
Charcoal is one of the rawest artistic mediums, collected from burnt vegetation...
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Does Restoration Change The Quality Of A Painting?
It is very rare that any artwork of significant age has been...
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Sheraton Style: Identification & Restoration of Neoclassical Furniture
Sheraton is one of the most influential names in furniture design, his...
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Delft Blue: An Expert Guide to Dutch CeramicsÂ
Today, ceramics from Delft are highly collectable. The classic blue and white...
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Mould Doesn’t Wait: Act Fast To Save Art
When water and moisture disturb an oil painting, the first reaction for...
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Arsenic Animals: Is My Taxidermy Toxic?
The past was toxic. Before the days of health and safety, many...
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Walnut Furniture: An Expert Guide to Style, Care & Restoration
Antique walnut furniture is some of the most popular and highly prized...
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Tempera masterpieces: a renaissance palette
Long before our modern era, in which paint is artificially manufactured and...
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Ancient objects, modern hazards: preserving artefacts in private collections
Many people expect that items from the ancient world are safely kept...
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