Resources

Restoration stories: damaged in a zeppelin raid

Priceless memories are often found embedded in the brushstrokes of a painting,...

Restoration stories: a gift from the resistance

This beautiful Dutch painting by Johan Barthold Jongkind was passed down to...

Bountiful brew: analysing the age and value of teacups and teapots

Some of the most popular pieces of antique porcelain and bone china...

Restoration stories: a plate to remember

Our clients often approach us with their most treasured possessions following an...

Cryptic creatures: the symbolism of animals in art

The key to understanding an artwork beyond the figurative context is to...

Can signatures be restored? The ethics of autograph and artist name conservation

Our team is often asked whether a signature can be restored or...

Tulip mania and the symbolism of flowers in art

Flowers have always been a popular subject for still life paintings, as...

Chair design history: aging an antique chair by style and leg shape

There are many ways to age a piece of furniture, as seen...

Preserving posters: conservation lining options

Both historic and contemporary posters may require conservation treatments to ensure their...

How old is my oil painting? Spotting forgeries and modern copies

There are many aspects of an oil painting that may be able...

Beguiling tiles: restoring mosaics and ceramic tile art

Ceramic tiles have been a part of art history for thousands of...

Porcelain antique valuation: the maker’s marks, colours and styles of European ceramics

Discovering how much your antique ceramics are worth can often be accomplished...

Historic handles: analysing brassware to establish furniture age, style and value

There are many ways to determine the age of antique furniture, such...

Divine signs: the symbolism of saints in Christian art

Paintings often have symbols within their composition, whether this is the metaphor...

One hundred and one art history facts

Our team loves to discuss art history and the many tales and...

Sitting pretty: the history and restoration of antique chairs

This article will look into the history of chair design, including typical...

Rococo revival: restoring paintings, objects and interiors of the late baroque

The rococo period is known for its extravagance, standing out as the...

Famous artists from Scotland

This instalment in our regional artists series heads to the highlands of...

From Maiolica to William Morris: glazed pottery history, styles & restoration

Tin-glazing is a popular pottery technique that is seen in many European...

Golden imperfections: professional kintsugi restoration

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with precious metals,...