Services

Specialist in the Conservation and Restoration of Stone, Plaster, Terracotta, Coade Stone

Materials used are always compatible and aim to be reversible. Where appropriate traditional like for like conservation, restoration is carried out in matching stone, lime plaster, plaster of Paris etc. We have expertise in the re-caving of lost marble sculptural components. Excellent retouching. Use of traditional lime mortars.

Condition Reporting

We provide condition reporting for museums, acquisition, insurers, auction houses, sales/purchase and archaeological finds. A report would typically be commissioned prior to sale, for acquisition, incoming or outgoing loans, insurance or for monitoring over time. From condition surveys we can generate treatment proposal/method statements, schedule of works, and estimates. We produce installation and de-installation guides.

Collection Care

Advice sculpture treatment, display, transport, installation, de-installation, environmental conditions, and storage. Experienced in collaboration and consultations with artists, artists, studios/foundations and estates. Experienced in mounting for display.

Maintenance Regimes

This could include monitoring and light cleaning to prevent buildup of dirt or biological growth. Re-application of protective wax coatings. Winter wrapping of vulnerable outdoor sculpture.

Art Handling

Expert advice in the moving of heavy fragile statuary, lifting, movement and logistics. Specialist in low tech traditional techniques where contemporary machinery may not have access or be appropriate. Advise given on packing and storage.

Letter Cutting

Traditional V-cut letter cutting and gilding.