Ceramics, Guides and Advice, Latest News, Restoration stories, Useful articles
From walls filled with oil paintings to cabinets full of porcelain, many of our clients have extensive and diverse collections. For an enthusiastic connoisseur of art and antiques, the value of each item is often highly personal rather than simply monetary. Above: a selection of Kähler vases from our client This was the case with… Read more »
Guides and Advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Oil Paintings, Restoration stories, Useful articles
The age of a painting can often be part of its appeal, allowing us to own part of history and appreciate the ever evolving ideas of art. Whilst many antique paintings may seem to portray a rather straightforward image or story, beneath the surface there are often complex messages and allegories to be found. Similarly,… Read more »
Guides and Advice, Latest News, Oil Paintings, Restoration stories, Useful articles
Often in the course of restoration our conservators find hidden areas that have been overshadowed by discolouration or darkened varnish for decades. This was certainly the case with a painting by American illustrator Dean Cornwell that recently came to our studio. The dramatic scene is from a 1918 book entitled The Valley of the Giants… Read more »
Case Studies, Guides and Advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Oil Paintings, Restoration stories, Useful articles
The Dutch golden age allowed landscapes to become an admired genre that was no longer practised simply as a backdrop to a historical or biblical scene. Views of the Netherlands did not have to be full of allegory to produce a compelling composition, the mass urbanisation of the country in the 17th century created an… Read more »
Case Studies, Guides and Advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Oil Paintings, Restoration stories, Useful articles
Our team loves nothing more than being able to delve into the history of each artwork that comes into our studio. Every so often, we are greeted by a familiar face from British history – royalty and aristocracy, soldiers and lawmakers. However, some of these are more infamous than others, as was the case with… Read more »
Contemporary Art, Guides and Advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Restoration stories, Useful articles
The artwork that we hold dear to us may not only visually represent the past, but bring with it the personality and philosophy of the person who created it. This was the case with a large collection of paintings that came to our attention following a devastating flood. The artist was our client’s husband, actor… Read more »
Ceramics, Guides and Advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Restoration stories, Useful articles
Priceless memories are often found embedded in the brushstrokes of a painting, the gaze of a porcelain figurine or the remnants of ink upon a well-used writing desk. In our restoration studio, trained conservators protect many items that hold personal importance to clients, from family heirlooms to beloved portraits. This was the case with a… Read more »
Guides and Advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Oil Paintings, Restoration stories, Useful articles
This beautiful Dutch painting by Johan Barthold Jongkind was passed down to our client by their father. It had originally belonged to their great aunt, who was part of the resistance during World War II. Little is known about how this painting came to her, but it is believed that it may have been given… Read more »
Ceramics, Guides and Advice, Latest News, Restoration stories, Useful articles
Our clients often approach us with their most treasured possessions following an accident or disaster, with many items holding deep personal meaning to a family or individual. This is why each painting, ceramic or piece of furniture that graces our studio is treated with the utmost care, whether their value is sentimental or monetary. Some… Read more »
