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An Elegant Sitter: Restoring a 1961 Portrait by Jacques Falcou

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

When the Sun Stood Still: Conserving a Dramatic John Martin Mezzotint

Few artists captured the sublime quite like John Martin. Vast cities, turbulent...

“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....

Can Pure White Porcelain Be Restored? Saving a Royal Worcester Figurine

When a treasured porcelain figure is accidentally smashed into dozens of pieces,...

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...

From Fragile Pieces to Framed Display: The Restoration of a Military Map

For years, this 1940 military map of North East England had been...

Conserving a Baroque Portrait from the Circle of Mary Beale

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

How to Protect Art and Antiques During a UK Heatwave

The UK has experienced exceptional heat this year, with temperatures reaching 38°C....

Repairing with Gold: Inside a Professional Kintsugi Restoration

There are moments when an object feels truly beyond saving. One accidental...

Caring for Mary Fedden: Conserving a Modern British Icon

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

Restoring a Remarkable Pair of Regency Portraits

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

Inside an Eggshell: The Conservation of an Extraordinary Miniature

A small, ornate egg, gilded, pearl-trimmed and finely detailed, arrived in our...

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

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

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...