Resources

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

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

Restoring a Romantic View of Venice: Félix Ziem Painting Conservation

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

Meet the Specialists: The Expertise Behind Art Conservation

One of the greatest misconceptions surrounding conservation is that it is simply...

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...

A Treasured Artwork, Conserved for Future Generations: Restoring a Watercolour by Charles Vacher

This large Charles Vacher watercolour, painted in 1862, had been in one...

Nautical Watercolour Affected by Acid Staining & Foxing: Restoring The Monk of Liverpool

Beneath the deep brown discolouration was a detailed nautical scene: The Monk...

A Penguin’s Journey Home: Restoring a Life-Size Fibreglass Sculpture

Not every sculpture is destined to sit quietly on a plinth. Some...

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...

Historic Map Restoration & Framing: Conserving an 1802 Folding Map of London

When a pair of folded maps were discovered inside a battered family...

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

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

Antique Tapestries: Craftsmanship & Care

Long before paintings filled palace galleries, tapestries were among the most prestigious...

Saintly Vessels, Holy Relics: The Care & Restoration of Reliquaries

Holy relics are far more than treasured possessions; for worshippers, they offer...

Staffordshire Pottery Restoration: Preserving Britain’s Ceramic Heritage

Staffordshire pottery is one of Britain’s most recognisable ceramic traditions, admired for...

Restoring a Watercolour by William Heaton Cooper

There’s something especially rewarding about restoring the work of a local artist...

Caring for Etchings: an Expert Guide to Protecting Antique & Modern Prints

Etchings reward a close look. The pressed line, the softness of the...

How To Prevent Light Damage to Art, Collectibles & Memorabilia

Collectibles such as limited edition prints, rare comics, vinyl figures, vintage toys,...

Lawrence Alma-Tadema: History on Canvas

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

The Complete Guide to Spring Cleaning Art, Antiques and Collectibles

Spring is a natural moment to refresh your home and that includes...

Murano Glass: The History, Value & Restoration of the World’s Most Prolific Glassmaker (Part II)

In Part I of this Murano glass series, we explored the history...

Pokémon Card Conservation: Understanding Risks & Preservation

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) has grown from a popular pastime...