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We frequently deal with fire-damaged artworks and it is entirely possible to treat paintings that have been affected by soot and smoke. Our aim is to collect the artworks as quickly as possible, carry out the restoration work, and return them home when suitable to do so. We’ve set out our steps to follow below… Read more »

Case Study: How mishandling an oil painting caused a 15 inch tear

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Moving house can be a stressful time for anyone; this experience was made even more difficult for one of our clients after their artwork was damaged by a removal company. Two highly cherished and sentimental paintings were substantially damaged – this was even harder to see after they had been entrusted to a company for… Read more »

Flaking, cupping and tenting: common issues with an oil painting’s paint layer

Guides and advice, Oil Painting, Useful articles

When an oil painting has issues with its paint layer, it can give the painting a very unsightly appearance. Such issues are very common for oil paintings, and every week we treat artworks which have problems with the paint layer. It can be very distressing for art collectors to see such issues occurring – especially… Read more »

Ceramic repair case study: broken legs and a lost lamb

Case Studies, Ceramics, Useful articles

There is no greater cause of distress for ceramic collectors when their unique ornaments are damaged and end up in pieces. This happened very recently for one of our clients whose precious Goldscheider figurine had severely snapped in multiple places. The figurine is of a young girl with a lamb. It is a very rare… Read more »

How to remove spillages and stains on oil paintings

Guides and advice, How to ..., Oil Painting, Useful articles

Accidental damage to oil paintings comes in many forms; spillages and stains on artworks are very common and can happen so easily. For many of our clients, the damage is not of their own doing but has instead happened while renting out their home or while work has taken place. Examples of substances we have… Read more »

8 amazing foxing before and after examples

Case Studies, Guides and advice, Useful articles, Watercolour

When a watercolour has foxing, looking back at the before and after photographs is always fascinating to see the difference we’ve achieved from restoration. Even when a watercolour is completely covered in marks, there is always something that can be done. You’d be forgiven for thinking when you see the before photos below that these… Read more »

How can the way an artwork is created lead to restoration?

Guides and advice, Oil Painting, Useful articles

When an artist completes a painting, it seems strange to think that the way the artwork has been created will lead to issues requiring restoration. Our clients are surprised when we explain certain causes of damage and why treatment is needed. It is not something they would come to expect, especially if they have inherited… Read more »

10 Restoration Highlights from 2019!

Top 5 acid-stained artwork restorations

Case Studies, Guides and advice, Useful articles, Watercolour

Alongside foxing and tears, acid-staining is another very common issue for works-on-paper. The problem stems from when acidic and inappropriate backing materials have been used by the artist or framer, and subsequently pollutants have leached out into the artwork. Unsuitable materials will have been used for paintings of a certain age when the effects of acid damage… Read more »

Will surface cleaning damage my oil painting?

Frequently Asked Questions, Guides and advice, Oil Painting, Useful articles

We enjoy answering many different questions from our clients and those interested in restoration. After all, it’s a fascinating field to be involved in and we like being able to share our expertise.One question we have been asked recently is whether surface cleaning an oil painting will cause damage. This is an understandable concern for… Read more »

Case Study: Restoring a 1940 Army Beret

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It is always a privilege for our team to be able to preserve items which have special historical significance. This was the case recently when we restored a 1940 army beret that was in need of cleaning and restoration. The beret is very special to our client, who wished to have a sympathetic restoration focused… Read more »

Restoring paintings with impasto

Guides and advice, Oil Painting, Useful articles

If you are familiar with the style and techniques of contemporary artworks, you will probably also have seen paintings with impasto. Impasto is a technique where paint is applied to an area of the surface in very thick layers. When dry, impasto provides texture and dimensionality; in some cases the impasto has the desired effect… Read more »

Case Study: Righting restoration wrongs – how a tear repair should actually look…

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When a painting arrives into the studio, sometimes its history is immediately evident. Such an instance occurred recently when we received an oil painting with visible signs of prior restoration. This previously repaired tear damage was running horizontally along the lower part of the painting and was visually disturbing and detracting from the overall enjoyment… Read more »

Case study: Repairing a pottery statue smashed into 13 pieces

Case Studies, Ceramics, Useful articles

13 is an unlucky number for many people. Unfortunately for one of our clients, this proved all too true when her fragile pottery figure was smashed into 13 pieces. The figure was accidentally knocked while our client was at home. Despite the substantial damage and multiple breakages, it was still possible to repair the figure.… Read more »

Oil painting or oleograph – how to tell the difference

Case Study: Restoring a damaged bird sculpture

What to do when artworks are damaged in transit

How to Restore Pastel Paintings

Restoration of a papier-mâché tiger

How to care for wooden objects

What to do if your artworks are fire damaged

Case Study: How mishandling an oil painting caused a 15 inch tear

Flaking, cupping and tenting: common issues with an oil painting’s paint layer

Ceramic repair case study: broken legs and a lost lamb

How to remove spillages and stains on oil paintings

8 amazing foxing before and after examples

How can the way an artwork is created lead to restoration?

10 Restoration Highlights from 2019!

Top 5 acid-stained artwork restorations

Will surface cleaning damage my oil painting?

Case Study: Restoring a 1940 Army Beret

Restoring paintings with impasto

Case Study: Righting restoration wrongs – how a tear repair should actually look…

Case study: Repairing a pottery statue smashed into 13 pieces

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