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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 »
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Whilst older artworks may face age-related vulnerabilities, their painterly style – that is the purposeful view of brushstrokes or impasto – can often hide a great array of old damages and alternations for centuries. By contrast, modern photorealistic paintings rely so heavily on their clear and smooth visual impact that even the slightest stain, dent… Read more »
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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 »
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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 »
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Acrylic pour art has been a trend in the online art community for many years, you will see this satisfying and often beautiful paintings being created by influencers on Instagram, Youtube and TikTok with millions of views. Acrylic pour paintings reached a new height during the coronavirus lockdowns as many people suddenly found themselves with… Read more »
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Sometimes it is not the age of a painting which leads to deterioration, nor is it the environment or accidental damage. Paintings can be innately flawed by their production process, in which the artist may not have properly prepared the base or the materials, such as the canvas. The same can be said for all… Read more »
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Andy Warhol is one of the most recognisable artists in the world. His influence in the pop art movement of the 1960s is seen as a groundbreaking moment in art history. His famous Marilyn Monroe diptych and series of Campbell soup tins have been reproduced millions of times in various mediums. These iconic artworks celebrate… Read more »
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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 »
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The restoration and conservation of artwork are essential for a plethora of reasons; from historical documentation, to sentimental value through to wealth management. Often, the necessity for restoration intervention is caused by circumstances that are of great emotional trauma to the owner of the artwork, such as water loss, fire or accidental damage. When cared… Read more »
