Oil Paintings

An Elegant Sitter: Restoring a 1961 Portrait by Jacques Falcou

Modern portraits can carry more than a likeness. Their surface and distinctive...

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“L’embarras du Choix” The Conservation of a French Oil Painting by Jules-Georges Bondoux

A woman sits beside a piano, studying the pages in her hands....

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Restoring a Georgian Portrait by Henry Walton: The Story of Lucinda Holt-Wilson

When this 1775 portrait by Henry Walton travelled from the Isle of...

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Conserving a Baroque Portrait from the Circle of Mary Beale

When you encounter a Baroque portrait in a historic house, country estate...

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Caring for Mary Fedden: Conserving a Modern British Icon

Mary Fedden RA (1915–2012) remains one of Britain's most beloved Modern British...

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Restoring a Remarkable Pair of Regency Portraits

For more than two centuries, these companion portraits of Isabelle and John...

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“My Mother Is Truly Back” Restoring a Sentimental Oil Portrait

Family portraits often hold far more than artistic value. They become custodians...

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Military Memorabilia Conservation: Preserving a Medal and Sergeant’s Tallies from 1841

A client approached us for specialist help with a treasured family heirloom:...

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Restoring a Romantic View of Venice: Félix Ziem Painting Conservation

When a client acquired this atmospheric Venetian scene by Félix Ziem at...

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Clouded Views of Europe: Restoring Water-Damaged Oil Paintings After a Burst Pipe

When an escape of hot water damaged two cherished family paintings, an...

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400 Years of Discolouration: The Restoration of a 17th Century Portrait by Cornelius Johnson

Some paintings come to us for routine conservation care. Others require a...

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WWII Portrait Restoration: Bringing a Wartime Family Heirloom Back to Life

Some paintings are valuable because of the artist. Others are valuable because...

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Lawrence Alma-Tadema: History on Canvas

Lawrence Alma-Tadema remains one of the most admired painters of the Victorian...

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Understanding what “After,” “Circle of,” and “School of” really mean in Fine Art

When buying, selling, or researching artworks, you’ll often encounter attribution terms like...

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The Structure of Oil Paintings: An Expert Guide to Materials, Care & Conservation

Oil paintings can develop cracks, yellowed varnish and flaking paint over time....

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Verdigris Green: Protecting Patina in Paint

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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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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