by Plowden & Smith | Sep 4, 2026 | News
For the first time in 1,000 years the Bayeux tapestry will be displayed in the UK. This 70-metre-long tapestry has major cultural significance, depicting the events that took place in the build up to the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest in 1066. This date...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
