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Treasured playmates: the history, care and restoration of soft toys

The sentimental nature of childhood heirlooms makes them a popular guest in...

Romanov opulence: the history, value and restoration of Fabergé Eggs

Some of the most unusual items to enter our conservation studio are...

Icon panels: preserving and restoring traditional orthodox art

In terms of art history, panels are often significantly antique - this...

Documenting D-Day: preserving Second World War artefacts

Thursday 6th June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of Allied Forces conducting...

The Army and Navy Club: restoring the faces military history

Our team is often called out to specialist projects that require treatment...

Preserving provenance: oil painting labels, notes and stamps

When researching the provenance of a painting, the artist's signature is important,...

Trois crayons: protecting white, black and sanguine chalk

From pure white to earthy red, chalk comes in a variety of...

Iridescent artefacts: preserving Syrian Glass for The Paisley Museum & Art Gallery

Museum collections often require the attention of a conservator, whether this is...

Forty More Art History Facts

Following on from our previous article 101 Art History Facts we have...

Twenty Festive Art History Facts

Our team is celebrating Christmas with art historical insights, from the nativity...

Conservation curiosities: the jardinière

Welcome back to our conservation curiosities series where we look into some...

Palladian halls: restoring Robert Adam interiors

In the mid to late 18th century, London was a thriving market...

Soot and sepia: the preservation of ink drawings

From printmaking to freehand sketches, ink has always played an important role....

Favourite restorations of 2023

Every year we reflect on the amazing projects our company has had...

2024 Internships at Fine Art Restoration Company

We are excited to announce two internship opportunities at our flagship studio...

Ancestral admiration: the restoration of historic Chinese portraits

The respect and worship of ancestral heritage has been practiced in China...

Enlightenment and empire: Georgian artists in England

As history progresses, the list of named artists working in England massively...

Marble marvels: the care and restoration of marble sculptures

As one of the earliest mediums in western art history, marble has...

Doll restoration: the history and preservation of childhood companions

Every generation has been influenced by the unique toys and games of...

Welcome to New Canton: the history and restoration of Bow Porcelain

Tied with Chelsea as the first porcelain factory in England, Bow was...