Updates from Plowden & Smith and the World of Fine Art Restoration
Conservation starts on Martin Froy murals at Morley College
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 historic Emma Cons Hall which is the main...
Paper Conservation Case Study: Portrait of a Boy by Mary Lanchester, Charcoal and Pastel Drawing
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...
Plowden & Smith partner with LAPADA
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 Dealers, the...
Case Study | King’s College Chapel
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...
Plowden & Smith: Collectors’ Preview Partner for British Art Fair
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...
Conservation Conversations: Patina vs Corrosion
We interview with Hal our metals conservator exploring some of the nuances of metals conservation, corrosion and patination through the lens of historic arms and armour.
Conservation at the Islamic Arts Biennale
That’s a wrap! Our team has completed their final day of de-install condition reports for the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025. It has been an amazing project to be part of lasting over 6 months.
TEFAF Maastricht 2025
TEFAF Maastricht 2025 has brought together some of the world’s most remarkable artworks, from Old Masters to modern icons.
House & Garden Feature our ‘Remarkable’ Restoration of an Antique Delft Plate
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...
Reclaim Magazine Interview with Hal Jacob, Plowden & Smith Metals Restorer
Our Metals Restorer, Hal Jacob tells Reclaim Magazine about the wide range of restoration projects he takes on and why he loves working with old pieces.