World-class painting restoration, fine art restoration and furniture restoration, for over 50 years. Plowden & Smith is a leading provider of specialist art restoration services.
Our specialist departments contain a formidable range of knowledge and over 100 years of combined experience. Plowden & Smith is professionally accredited to the Institute of Conservation and a member of the International Council of Museums. Our diverse skill set and vast experience finding innovative, long lasting solutions for some of the most challenging restoration projects means that in many areas, our expertise is unmatched. All our restoration practices are informed by the latest advancements in scientific research, guided by contemporary ethical theory and underpinned by internationally recognised standards of best practice. We undertake restoration, conservation and exhibition projects for galleries, collectors and museums located all around the world. We operate under inward-processing relief.
“One of the most formidable English restoration companies, Plowden & Smith works tirelessly to restore English history back to its highest quality”
– Four Walls Magazine
Fine Art Restoration and Conservation Services
Decorative Arts and Object Restoration and Conservation
CERAMIC RESTORATION
LEATHER RESTORATION
FURNITURE RESTORATION
STONE RESTORATION
SILVER RESTORATION
DOCUMENT CONSERVATION
GLASS RESTORATION
METAL RESTORATION
GILDING SERVICES
BRONZE RESTORATION
HISTORIC HOUSE INTERIORS
PICTURE FRAMING SERVICES
“We are absolutely delighted with the chairs. They have more than exceeded our expectations, and it is a real achievement to have seamlessly restored the original look without making them look too modern. Please pass on our thanks to your extremely skilled restorers!”
– Georgina P., London – Private Client
Bespoke Mount Making and Art Installation Consultancy Services
DISPLAY MOUNTS
MUSEUM EXHIBITION MOUNTMAKING
INSTALLATION CONSULTANCY
Independent Condition Reporting and Scientific Material Analysis Services
INDEPENDENT CONDITION REPORTS
SCIENTIFIC MATERIALS ANALYSIS
“I am absolutely thrilled with the painting thank you!! I am loving having it back. Thank you so much to you and your team for all your work and kindness, which is much appreciated”
– Jane R., Collector and Hiscox policyholder