EVERETT FINE ART

This adorable family portrait c1810 by Maria Spils

Unwrapping a group of early 18th century family po

Rather like the paintings that we restore, frames

2 canvases the same age (1920 English) but aging v

Searching for frame to match the date and origin o

More modern canvases often throw up all sorts of i

Unforeseen old damages often lurk beneath dirty an

Who doesn’t like removing the gunk and grime! If I

The most common problems with panels and what usua

The history of the silhouette, even the name, is b

Reducing the need for conservation is possible but

Assessing what to do and how to do it is always st

Another step in the complete restoration and conse

Thomas Chippendale had a profound effect on Englis

Any filthy old master with even 1% chance of being

That tiny but critical skill of filling (or stoppi

Getting there…preparations completed and now to bo

This is the method that I have practiced and perfe

This is one of those paintings that needs careful

These untouched paintings only pass by the studio