Plowden & Smith: Specialists in the conservation and restoration of the fine and decorative arts. Mount makers and exhibitions installation.
Posted on 11. May, 2012 by admin in News
Plowden & Smith were asked to fabricate some specialist mounts for some stunning treasures at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
These ancient Chinese objects will be on display until November and is well worth a visit. Please see the Museum’s website here.
Posted on 10. Apr, 2012 by admin in News
Plowden & Smith are honoured to be working on this sculpture restoration project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The public sculpture park, situated on the Jeddah Corniche, includes work by César and Henry Moore.
For more information, see this article published by The National.
Posted on 27. Jul, 2011 by admin in News
A GUIDE TO GOOD HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPLAY
Yuki Burt has been working with Plowden and Smith as a freelance organics conservator since 1990. We are lucky to have developed a long lasting relationship with such a skilled conservator with a unique knowledge of fans.
Yuki has recently written and independently published this useful booklet on the care of fans and we are pleased to support her in the promotion of this.
Fans are incredibly complex objects with often-incompatible materials, which can include textiles, bone, ivory, wood, precious stones, feathers and metals. Yuki’s in-depth understanding of these types of objects has enabled her to confidently breakdown the components of care necessary to ensure the longevity of the fan.
This book is aimed at owners of fans, collectors and curators who do not have the support of a conservator. It is clearly written with no jargon.
More information on this booklet can be found at Yuki’s website, through the Fan Museum or through Plowden & Smith Limited.
