Plowden & Smith

05/10/2026

30/09/2026

07/09/2026

The first public visits to the British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition open this week. We can't wait to visit and, while we have not been directly involved in the move, like much of the conservation community we have been following the story closely.

Moving such a treasured textile is no small undertaking, we asked one of out textile conservators for their perspective on the risks and benefits of such a monumental project:

For the first time in 1,000 years the Bayeux tapestry is on display in the UK. We spoke to our textile conservator about moving such a precious artifact.

03/09/2026

We had the pleasure of working with two Portland Stone plinths for a private client this year. The smooth limestone took carved letters beautifully and was the perfect contrast to two bronze busts. We hope the Isle retains its Royal Warrant held since Charles II granted the warrant in 1660

Sit some­where in cent­ral Lon­don and the chances are that you are within ready sight of Port­land stone. Buck­ing­ham Palace, the Bank of Eng­land, the For­eign Office, the Royal Courts of Justice, the National Gal­lery, Man­sion House and many...

02/09/2026

The Plum Pudding in Danger c.1805 by James Gillray is one of the many iconic satirical prints coming to market in October. The collection of 10,000 prints amassed by the late collector Andrew Edmunds will be presented at Frieze Masters in October:
https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/news/2026/late-dealer-andrew-edmunds-collection-of-10-000-prints-comes-to-market

21/06/2026

Happy Summer Solstice! This time of year we always think of Stonehenge where we manufactured and installed mounts for the permanent and temporary galleries of this UNESCO World Heritage Site Visitor Centre.

The inclusion of Human Skeletons within the display gave us the insight to treat the remains of our ancestors with respect and compassion.

Because of the strict exclusion of wood and wood products from the construction of the showcases, we developed innovative solutions to mount works in a way that remains adaptable to future changes.

19/06/2026

Exhibition Recommendation: Classic Art London opens next week 22nd June - 4th July across St James's. Pick your route through the capital's finest galleries and dealers.

What shows are on your list?

https://www.classicartlondon.uk/planning-your-trip

Monday 22 June to Friday 3 July 2026 at galleries in Mayfair & St. James’s, & Cecil CourtDrawings, Paintings, Sculptures & Works of Art David Messum Fine Art Philip Mould & Company Karen Taylor Fine Art Guy Peppiatt Fine Art Charles Beddington Ltd Colnaghi Slide 1Slide 1 (current slide) Slide 2Sli...

12/06/2026

Sad news today, David Hockney died at 88.
Celebrated worldwide, he leaves an incredible legacy in his work.

The painter's style was one of the most recognisable in the modern era.