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Caring for Mary Fedden: Conserving a Modern British Icon

Mary Fedden RA (1915–2012) remains one of Britain's most beloved Modern British...

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Restoring a Remarkable Pair of Regency Portraits

For more than two centuries, these companion portraits of Isabelle and John...

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“My Mother Is Truly Back” Restoring a Sentimental Oil Portrait

Family portraits often hold far more than artistic value. They become custodians...

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Military Memorabilia Conservation: Preserving a Medal and Sergeant’s Tallies from 1841

A client approached us for specialist help with a treasured family heirloom:...

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Restoring a Romantic View of Venice: Félix Ziem Painting Conservation

When a client acquired this atmospheric Venetian scene by Félix Ziem at...

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Meet the Specialists: The Expertise Behind Art Conservation

One of the greatest misconceptions surrounding conservation is that it is simply...

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Clouded Views of Europe: Restoring Water-Damaged Oil Paintings After a Burst Pipe

When an escape of hot water damaged two cherished family paintings, an...

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A Treasured Artwork, Conserved for Future Generations: Restoring a Watercolour by Charles Vacher 

This large Charles Vacher watercolour, painted in 1862, had been in one...

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Nautical Watercolour Affected by Acid Staining & Foxing: Restoring The Monk of Liverpool

Beneath the deep brown discolouration was a detailed nautical scene: The Monk...

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A Penguin’s Journey Home: Restoring a Life-Size Fibreglass Sculpture

Not every sculpture is destined to sit quietly on a plinth. Some...

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400 Years of Discolouration: The Restoration of a 17th Century Portrait by Cornelius Johnson

Some paintings come to us for routine conservation care. Others require a...

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Historic Map Restoration & Framing: Conserving an 1802 Folding Map of London

When a pair of folded maps were discovered inside a battered family...

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WWII Portrait Restoration: Bringing a Wartime Family Heirloom Back to Life

Some paintings are valuable because of the artist. Others are valuable because...

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Antique Tapestries: Craftsmanship & Care

Long before paintings filled palace galleries, tapestries were among the most prestigious...

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Saintly Vessels, Holy Relics: The Care & Restoration of Reliquaries

Holy relics are far more than treasured possessions; for worshippers, they offer...

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Staffordshire Pottery Restoration: Preserving Britain’s Ceramic Heritage

Staffordshire pottery is one of Britain’s most recognisable ceramic traditions, admired for...

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Restoring a Watercolour by William Heaton Cooper

There’s something especially rewarding about restoring the work of a local artist...

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Caring for Etchings: an Expert Guide to Protecting Antique & Modern Prints

Etchings reward a close look. The pressed line, the softness of the...

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How To Prevent Light Damage to Art, Collectibles & Memorabilia

Collectibles such as limited edition prints, rare comics, vinyl figures, vintage toys,...

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Lawrence Alma-Tadema: History on Canvas

Lawrence Alma-Tadema remains one of the most admired painters of the Victorian...

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