Marble & Alabaster Restoration

Marble and alabaster items can survive for thousands of years in the correct conditions. With a conservation approach, each sculptural item is fully assessed to ensure a safe and appropriate method for cleaning or repairs.

Marble sculptures and alabaster objects can be treated in our studio. We can treat a variety of items – from ancient artefacts to contemporary art.

Conservators are able to restore any accidental or environmental issues these materials may face, ensuring that they continue to be preserved and on display.

What can we restore?

Broken pieces
Missing areas
Surface discolouration
Stains and contaminants
Old repairs that have discoloured or failed
Unstable display bases
Chips and cracks
Abrasions and unstable surfaces

Alabaster Repairs

Alabaster is formed of either gypsum or banded calcite, these are bright, translucent and soft minerals that are easy to sculpt. You may come across different names for this material such as Egyptian alabaster, travertine, fengite, oriental alabaster, anhydrite or onyx marble.

Gypsum is so soft that it can be easily marked, whilst calcite pieces are more hard-wearing. Therefore, many challenges facing alabaster result from this potentially fragile surface.

Alabaster can be easily scratched or lose fine details through improper handling and display. Accidental stains, cracks, chips and breakages are also common problems.

These can all be restored with specialist treatments by our qualified conservators, ensuring a museum level of repair and appropriate use of adhesives.

Damaged Marble

Broken marble is usually caused accidentally. We often see cracks, dents and lost areas following a fall, as well as issues during transportation. Surface discolouration and structural instability may also result from improper cleaning techniques, open air display or environmental issues.

Amateur repairs with household adhesives such as glue and tape may lead to acidic decay and yellow discolouration. During restoration this can be sensitively removed and replaced with a conservation appropriate solution.

Contact Our Team Today

We are happy to assist with the care and restoration of decorative objects and statues. Please fill in our form below and we will be in touch to discuss your project further.

From our customers

We are very pleased with the careful and considered restoration of our wooden sculpture. The repaired sections blend seamlessly and the original colours and styling have been matched. It has all been cleaned and looks a treat! From the initial contact, accurate quote and timescale, regular updates, couriering and the accomplished work itself, it was a professional service from start to finish.

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My broken figurine was restored to excellent condition thanks to this company, I didn't dream it would be as good as I was told. Also the peace of mind not sending it by post was worth it, it was collected and delivered back to me extremely safely. I was also kept informed during the whole process! Thank goodness I clicked on fine art restoration to do the job!

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