Ceramics, Guides and advice, Latest News, Specialist Items, Useful articles
Due to the ability to turn inexpensive minerals into highly valuable objects, early porcelain was seen as white gold. Today the value of these ceramics, especially early and rare examples, can reach phenomenal prices at auction. Meissen is the leading name in this area of the art market, with rococo figurines and decorative objects reflective… Read more »
Guides and advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Specialist Items, Useful articles, Works On Paper
Monochrome engravings, etchings, mezzotints and aquatints require specialist care and attention due to their high value and historic significance. With some antique engravings dating as far back as the 15th century, these delicate works on paper may have been stored and displayed in a variety of challenging environmental conditions. Now hundreds of years old, they… Read more »
Antique Furniture, Guides and advice, Latest News, Specialist Items, Useful articles
The longcase clock has been a popular feature in British homes since the late 17th century, becoming more affordable over the decades until no Victorian hallway was complete without one. These attractive antiques were both functional and decorative, serving as status symbols in middle and upper-class homes, often becoming a family heirloom due to their… Read more »
Ceramics, Guides and advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Specialist Items, Useful articles
Pottery is often thought of as a practical material, in the creation of tableware and other useful vessels for the home. The creation of art pottery – that is pottery with a strong aesthetic purpose – began in the mid to late 19th century, with the production of singular items such as bowls and vases… Read more »
Guides and advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Specialist Items, Useful articles
From the turn of the century art, graphic design, architecture and interiors headed towards a theme of glamorous modernity. Art Deco items represented luxury and a confidence in the progress of technology and social enlightenment, emerging across all aspects of life from community buildings through to everyday objects in the home. Now reaching one hundred… Read more »
Case Studies, Guides and advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Oil Paintings, Specialist Items, Useful articles
Art is an important feature for many masonic lodges, whether this is an oil painting or unique item which can aid the continuation of masonic studies, advancement ceremonies and rituals throughout the world. Masonic tracing boards are one of the most significant pieces of a lodge’s historic collection, but like many art forms they can… Read more »
Contemporary Art, Guides and advice, Latest News, Murals & Street Art, Sculptures & Installation Art, Specialist Items, Useful articles
City sculpture trails have become popular street art attractions across the United Kingdom and across the world. Whether this is a colourful cow or favourite animated character, unique interpretations bring interest in tourism and can raise awareness and funds for charities at auction following their exhibition. Above: city sculpture trail sculptures using a fibreglass elephant… Read more »
Contemporary Art, Guides and advice, Latest News, Specialist Items, Useful articles
Over time many philosophers have asked the question: what is art? Is it found in the interpretation which exists between an object and the observer? Or is it nothing but the physical object itself? Does the importance of art come from the hand of the artist which has touched it, or is it something more?… Read more »
Guides and advice, Latest News, Sculptures & Installation Art, Specialist Items, Useful articles
Bronze sculptures have existed globally for centuries, with the earliest examples dating back to 2500 BC. From small artworks and figurines through to life size statues and oversized extravagant displays of talent, bronze is unique in its ability to take in the finest of details from a cast, whilst having such strength in their structure… Read more »
Antique Furniture, Guides and advice, Latest News, Modern & Contemporary Furniture, Specialist Items, Upholstery, Useful articles
Mid century 1950’s modern furniture has simplicity and durability at the core of its design, making it both an ideal choice for a comfortable home and a lifelong investment. This period of furniture can be dated back to the post-war era, gaining major influence in the 1950s and 1960s across the western world, with particularly… Read more »
Ceramics, Guides and advice, Latest News, Specialist Items, Useful articles
At Fine Art Restoration Company we have a diverse team of experts who can preserve and restore a wide range of materials. This not only covers traditional artworks and antiques, but valuable interior elements and specialist items. Can you restore marble and granite surfaces? Yes, our ceramics experts can restore a multitude of materials from… Read more »
Guides and advice, Latest News, Sculptures & Installation Art, Specialist Items, Useful articles
Antique and contemporary artworks and objects may require specialist care if they feature metallic areas, or if they are entirely made from this material. Metals may tarnish and degrade if they face accidental or environmental damage, much of which can be avoided with the correct atmosphere and preservation techniques. This antique metal restoration and care… Read more »
Guides and advice, Latest News, Specialist Items, Textiles, Useful articles
Antique textiles may face deterioration over time, becoming brittle and fading in colour. However, this can be reduced and avoided through careful cleaning techniques and correct environment conditions. This caring for antique textiles guide provides top tips from our expert conservators, so that you may keep your upholstery and other textile items in good condition for… Read more »
Guides and advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Specialist Items, Useful articles
When papier-mache is mentioned as an art material, memories may spring to mind of childhood crafts and messy hands. However, it has been used throughout history as an adaptable and fully versatile medium, which can be used in anything from three dimensional artworks to pieces of fine furniture. Some owners may not realise that the… Read more »
Antique Furniture, Guides and advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Specialist Items, Useful articles
Decorative boxes are often of great sentimental value, passed down as heirlooms or given as gifts. Many will protect precious items, serving as jewelry or memory boxes, or may themselves be of great value in the antiques market. An antique box which is smaller than a traditional chest is often known as a casket. These… Read more »
Guides and advice, History Of Art, Latest News, Sculptures & Installation Art, Specialist Items, Useful articles
Creating an artwork from wax has been practiced for thousands of years, from the casting of pieces in moulds, to relief portraits carved by hand. These unique wax sculptures often have an interesting history or connections to famous figures, but their material makes them vulnerable to deterioration if they are not looked after with diligent… Read more »
Artists, Contemporary Art, Guides and advice, Latest News, Murals & Street Art, Specialist Items, Useful articles, Works On Paper
For the last decade, the renowned yet mysterious street artist Banksy has continued to grow in popularity. And whilst his influential murals are central to his artform, their location and complexity in ownership make them hard for a collector to obtain. Therefore, the market for Banksy prints is stronger than ever, with numbered pieces often… Read more »
Antique Furniture, Guides and advice, Latest News, Specialist Items
Marquetry is a method of wooden embellishment which is as old as classical civilisation. This intricate art form has been found in the city of Pompeii and the Herculaneum, but like many forms of art, it became hugely popular across Europe during the renaissance period in the 16th century, beginning in the artistic epicentres of… Read more »
Case Studies, Guides and advice, Latest News, Specialist Items
Antique toys and games may have connections to family history, a nostalgia that makes them highly collectable, or still, be in use as everyday entertainment. From academic games of chess to open air play with games of croquet, our conservators are expert in sensitively restoring pieces which may date back generations. Jaques of London… Read more »
Guides and advice, Latest News, Specialist Items, Works On Paper
Movie memorabilia is an appealing area for many collectors, whether this is through connections to nostalgia or famous franchises, or the ever-rising monetary value or rare items. When collectibles are met with damage through natural or accidental means, it can be devastating and some may be more vulnerable to deterioration than others. Works on paper,… Read more »
