Restoring Mr Peers’ ancestral painting
When Mr Peers’ painting arrived in the studio, our conservators immediately realised...
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Six common causes of frame restoration
The primary purpose of any picture frame is to provide comprehensive support...
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Case Study: clay elephant
Alongside our work restoring traditional easel paintings, we regularly repair and treat...
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How to clean an oil painting on panel
Every week, we receive panel paintings into the studio for treatment. The...
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How to re-mould missing parts of a picture frame
Every antique frame we restore in the studio has distinctive decoration. They...
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Tips to safely store a painting before restoration
When a painting is awaiting collection to be restored, it is understandably...
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Restoring a water damaged oil painting
When an oil painting becomes water damaged, deterioration is instant. For an...
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How to prevent silverfish paper damage
Silverfish are a common pest capable of damaging paper artworks and documents....
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Can frame quality affect watercolours?
Some frames may cause damage to the paper they should be protecting,...
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Common types of damage to watercolours
A watercolour painting is one of the most sensitive genres of artwork,...
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Washing watercolours to remove contamination and staining
Watercolours can be sensitively washed to remove contaminants from acidic framing, mould...
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How to look after your painting
Preventative measures can be taken to contribute to the safety and stability...
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