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Conservation Conversations: Patina vs Corrosion

Conservation Conversations: Patina vs Corrosion

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...
Expert Advice | How To Care For Outdoor Sculpture

Expert Advice | How To Care For Outdoor Sculpture

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...

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