by Plowden & Smith | Jun 25, 2025 | Interviews
We have recently been posting on Instagram and LinkedIn about our involvement in the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah. Each week we picked an object, historic or contemporary, to share and added a little conservation insight about conserving specific object or...
by Plowden & Smith | Mar 18, 2025 | News
TEFAF Maastricht 2025 has brought together some of the world’s most remarkable artworks, from Old Masters to modern icons. Despite a complex global backdrop, early sales and strong interest from museums and collectors show the enduring power of art. Among the...
by Plowden & Smith | Sep 6, 2024 | News
The British Art Fair is dedicated to Modern and Contemporary British Art featuring over 50 galleries and artists at the Saatchi Gallery in London. The Collectors’ Preview on Thursday 26th September is your first opportunity to visit the Art Fair. Plowden & Smith...
by Plowden & Smith | Apr 5, 2023 | News
After an unfortunate mistake at a photo shoot, French-Brooks Interiors charged Plowden & Smith with the task of restoring an antique Delft charger plate. Imagine that you are an interior designer who is putting the finishing touches on a space you have just...
by Plowden & Smith | Nov 2, 2022 | Interviews
Large outdoor sculpture creates a striking talking point that can revitalise or enhance a landscape: no wonder it is an increasingly popular field of collecting. But monumental art frequently comes with a monumental price tag. Our latest article for Family Office...
by Plowden & Smith | Mar 16, 2022 | News
We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with Masterpiece London, the pre-eminent cross collecting art fair, where visitors can view and buy the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery – from antiquity to the present day.As Exhibitor Lounge...
by Plowden & Smith | Nov 21, 2019 | News
Plowden & Smith was delighted to be invited by Christie’s to play a leading part in a special short film, commissioned to launch Christie’s Classic Week Sales. In the atmospheric minute-long film, Plowden & Smith Senior Painting Conservator Susan...
by Plowden & Smith | Jun 27, 2019 | News
In partnership with Plowden & Smith, Masterpiece Awards are awarded to those exhibits and stands that are judged to be outstanding – perhaps undiscovered, rare, provenanced, and of beauty. There are three types of award: Outstanding Display Rewards...
by Plowden & Smith | Jun 14, 2019 | News
Plowden & Smith has entered into a partnership with Masterpiece London, becoming the fair’s Official Awards Partner for 2019. Masterpiece Awards are presented to Masterpiece London exhibits and stands that are judged to be outstanding by a committee made up...
