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We frequently deal with fire-damaged artworks and it is entirely possible to treat paintings that have been affected by soot and smoke. Our aim is to collect the artworks as quickly as possible, carry out the restoration work, and return them home when suitable to do so. We’ve set out our steps to follow below… Read more »

When an oil painting has issues with its paint layer, it can give the painting a very unsightly appearance. Such issues are very common for oil paintings, and every week we treat artworks which have problems with the paint layer. It can be very distressing for art collectors to see such issues occurring – especially… Read more »

Accidental damage to oil paintings comes in many forms; spillages and stains on artworks are very common and can happen so easily. For many of our clients, the damage is not of their own doing but has instead happened while renting out their home or while work has taken place. Examples of substances we have… Read more »

We enjoy answering many different questions from our clients and those interested in restoration. After all, it’s a fascinating field to be involved in and we like being able to share our expertise. One question we have been asked recently is whether surface cleaning an oil painting will cause damage. This is an understandable concern… Read more »

While contemporary artworks are susceptible to all of the same damage as older paintings, they can also incur specific problems due to being new artworks, and after being crafted using modern techniques and materials. It is still wholly possible to treat issues with contemporary paintings for a range of ailments, such as repairing tears and… Read more »

It can sometimes seem very obvious why an artwork needs restoration. If a painting has a tear, you know it needs repaired. Or if an artwork is so dirty you can no longer see specific details, you know it needs cleaned. This is indeed correct, but when a painting arrives into our studio, instead of… Read more »

Every painting we work on in the studio has a unique identity. Whether it’s a signature we find while cleaning, an interesting note on the back of the canvas, or a clear sign of where part of an artwork has been painted over, there is always something of interest that tells the story of a… Read more »