Resources

Environmental threats to artwork and fine furniture

We regularly receive artworks and fine furniture into our studios that are...

A guide to professional valuations for art collections

When artwork arrives at our studio to be cleaned or restored, we...

Water-damaged artworks – how the insurer and supply chain can reduce claim costs

When there is a claim relating to an escape of water that...

Restoration beyond ability leading to devaluing of artworks

When artworks arrive in the studio, it can often be the case...

Meet our conservator Martha

Our conservators work wonders with artworks, ceramics, furniture and many other...

Oil painting or oleograph?– how to tell the difference

Occasionally, when we receive an oil painting into the studio, the medium...

Case Study: Restoring a damaged bird sculpture

It is often the case that we detail recent restorations for damage...

What to do when artworks are damaged in transit

Among the many reasons why art restoration can be required, artworks damaged...

How to restore pastel drawings

Among the many different types of artworks on paper that our conservators...

Restoration of a papier-mâché tiger

Sometimes we receive an item into the studio that is so wonderfully...

How to care for wooden objects

Our studio receives all manner of interesting and individual items. Among the...

What to do if your artworks are fire damaged

We frequently deal with fire-damaged artworks and it is entirely possible to...

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

Moving house can be a stressful time for anyone; this experience was...

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

When an oil painting has issues with its paint layer, it can...

Ceramic repair case study: broken legs and a lost lamb

There is no greater cause of distress for ceramic collectors when their...

How to remove spillages and stains on oil paintings

Accidental damage to oil paintings comes in many forms; spillages and stains...

8 amazing foxing before and after examples

When a watercolour has foxing, looking back at the before and after...

10 restoration highlights from 2019!

As we approach the end of the year, we’ve taken an interesting...

5 acid stained artwork restorations

Alongside foxing and tears, acid-staining is another very common issue for works-on-paper....

Will surface cleaning damage my oil painting?

We enjoy answering many different questions from our clients and those interested...