Antique Furniture, Contemporary Art, Guides and advice, Latest News, Modern & Contemporary Furniture, Specialist Items, Upholstery, Useful articles
Mid century modern furniture has simplicity and durability at the core of it’s 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 popular… 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 »
