by Plowden & Smith | Feb 13, 2026 | News
A Conservation Perspective on Value and Survival of Historic Silverware Silver has been prized for millennia, serving as a store of wealth for more than 4,000 years. Yet throughout history, vast quantities of historic silverware has been lost. For instance,...
by Plowden & Smith | Dec 2, 2025 | News
We are proud to announce that our paintings conservators have started working on site at Morley College’s Emma Cons Hall to preserve the college’s iconic Martin Froy “Sun Up” and “Sun Down” Murals. Painted in situ inside the...
by Plowden & Smith | Nov 26, 2025 | Case Study
Reviving Mary Lanchester’s Portrait of a Boy — The Art and Science of Paper Conservation When visitors stopped by our stand at this year’s British Art Fair, they witnessed something rarely seen outside our paper conservation studio: the delicate, painstaking process...
by Plowden & Smith | Oct 16, 2025 | News
We look forward to attending the LAPADA to Berkeley Square fair in London’s Mayfair from 28 October – 2 November 2025. The Preview Day on Tuesday 28th October is your first opportunity to visit the Art Fair. LAPADA is the Association of Art & Antiques...
by Plowden & Smith | Aug 15, 2025 | Case Study
King’s College Chapel on the Strand In 2018, Plowden & Smith were employed to carry out the conservation of King’s College Chapel on the Strand on behalf of Kirkman and Jourdain Building Contractors. King’s College Chapel is a Grade I listed 19th century chapel...
by Plowden & Smith | Jul 1, 2025 | News
The British Art Fair is dedicated to Modern and Contemporary British Art featuring over 60 galleries and artists at the Saatchi Gallery in London. The Collectors’ Preview on Thursday 25th September is your first opportunity to visit the Art Fair. Plowden & Smith...
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 | 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...
