SCULPTURE CONSERVATION 

Sculpture can be made of traditional or contemporary materials. Contemporary materials have very different conservation problems than those of traditional sculpture and bronze monuments. Often artists and those that fabricate their art, while expert at their execution, are less familiar with how the materials will age. Whereas, this is where we excel.

If a particular material is degrading rapidly, we will investigate the root cause and consider whether the original material used has been a suitable choice or whether external factors have unduly affected its stability. In some instances, we may have products tailor-made to suit the object’s precise needs. Whenever possible, we involve the artist in conservation solutions aiming to respect their vision of the object.

We can survey, analyse, report and advise on the condition of contemporary sculpture. We encourage clients to draw up a preventive conservation plan with us in order to minimising the impact of the public, the environment and the setting on the object.

If you’d like to take a look at a case study of a statue repair, you should read about the statue repair we undertook on the Tomas Bata monument or take a look at our news page and see our work on Althea Wynne’s magnificent trio of horses in the City of London.