The Cross of the Cosmos | Interview with INRO London and artist David Montalto
Made from silver and containing moon dust, the Cross of the Cosmos is the project of a lifetime for artist David Montalto – and the result of many skilled craftsmen, including luxury leather company INRO London and fine art and furniture restorers, Plowden &...
Expert Advice | How To Care For Outdoor Sculpture
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...
Video | How Does a Professional Art Restorer Revive Antiques?
With something as hands on as art restoration, we know nothing beats showing the range of skills that enables an experienced art restorer to achieve exceptional end results. So, we were delighted to welcome the Masters of Craft cameras into the Plowden & Smith...
Painting Restoration Insights | The Importance of Pigments
Today, fairly rigorous testing in the pre-production stages of new artist materials, including accelerated ageing tests for new pigments/paint films, helps to ensure that conservators of contemporary art have at least some idea of how potentially never-before-used...