About

Anna Plowden established the company with Peter Smith

Plowden and Smith Limited are the largest fine art and antique conservation and restoration company in the United Kingdom. Established in 1966 by Anna Plowden and Peter Smith, the company has expanded over the years to incorporate a wealth of specialisations. The company is internationally recognised for its specialist conservation and mount making skills and is by appointment to Her Majesty the Queen and previously by appointment to the late Queen Mother.

The company is a member of the Institute of Conservation (ICON) and employs a number of specialist ICON accredited conservators. Due to the ongoing developments in the field of conservation and restoration, our staff are committed to continued professional development to keep abreast with the latest research, ensuring high quality conservation and restoration treatments and service to our customers.

Plowden and Smith’s staff have expertise in many areas, including furniture, metalwork, stonework, ceramics, paintings, paper, contemporary art, decorative arts, textiles, conservation framing, mount making and exhibition work. The variety and breadth of knowledge of our staff means that we can solve even the most complex of issues. With all the necessary in house experience the company is able to undertake a range of conservation and restoration projects on objects and collections nationally and internationally and provide collection management support.

Our all-encompassing service has established our reputation as an internationally recognised company, leading in the field of conservation and restoration and mount making and exhibition installation.