Breathing new life into the world’s finest artworks
with precision, proficiency and passion since 1982
Fine Art Restoration & Conservation in London UK
a studio for all styles
Simon Gillespie Studio is trusted by museums, galleries, auction houses and collectors worldwide with the conservation of work by many of the finest artists in history — from Rubens and Renoir to Hockney and Freud, Titian and Twombly, Picasso, Pissarro, Van Dyck and Velasquez, Breughel and Banksy, Lowry and Lichtenstein, Munch, Miró and Millais.
a studio for all needs
Our meticulous team of conservators and specialists breathe new life into both historic and contemporary artwork, using a combination of modern methods and traditional techniques. We undertake every element of conservation and care work from cleaning, retouching and consolidation to repairing large-scale structural damage. All our senior conservators are Icon-accredited. We specialise in picture authentication, contributing to the discovery of previously unknown work by Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt and more. We also help with all your aftercare, hanging, storage, transportation and collection needs.
conservation
Condition reports, cleaning, varnish removal, overpaint removal, retouching, consolidation and structural damage repair. We breathe new life into your artwork, giving them back their original splendour and integrity.
Authentication & attribution
Our careful analysis, painstaking restoration and in-depth
knowledge combine to make Simon Gillespie Studio a leader in
picture authentication, supporting the discovery of lost
masterpieces by Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt and more.
Acquisition & care ADvice
Our care for your artwork continues from easel to wall. We can advise you on hanging, aftercare and optimum conditions, storage and shipping. We can also guide you through auction purchasing and acquisition.
a studio for all people
All conservation work is about people. It’s a privileged connection between artist and conservator, between conservator and client, between client and art lover. Through small acts of care, we create a dialogue between the past and the present, the present and the future. We believe in nurturing long-term, meaningful relationships with our team, our clients and the artists. We are also passionate about creating opportunities for the conservators of the future, with workshops, lectures and internships. We seek to take you behind the canvas, showing you how we work in our Stories here on the site and in monthly breakfasts and other events. We look forward to welcoming you to Simon Gillespie Studio.
OUR TEAM
Meet our close-knit studio team of
experienced and passionate conservators.
OUR CLIENTS
We work with a diverse range of high-profile organisations
and individuals all over the world.
LEARNING
Internships, workshops, breakfasts,
lectures and other events.
A STUDIO FOR THE FUTURE
Cleaning, conserving, repairing and reinvigorating artwork for future generations to enjoy.
“For high value works, we only trust Simon Gillespie Studio
to bring them back to their original condition.”
Tiffany Newton, Black Rat Projects
“One of the best restorations I have ever seen”
Private Collector, UK
