Gregory Howarth ACR

Private Practice.  Based in London I began working as an assistant on wall painting projects run by other conservators in private practice. For the last twenty years I have managed wall painting projects on my own and with other conservators. I continue treating easel paintings and now treat small decorative arts and plaster sculptures. My training in Project Management has benefitted the business which though small carries on

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Client testimonials

Since 2005 Greg has treated various paintings in our collection.  Some of the pictures were in relatively poor condition and required extensive treatments.  Other paintings required only superficial treatments which were carried out on our premises.  In all the cases, Greg was very easy to communicate with; he provided clear costed proposals, detailed treatment reports and complied with our institutional requirements.  When working on site he was very easy going and accommodating.  While I am not a conservator, I must say that we were all very satisfied with the standard of his work and I would recommend him to other collections.

 

Rachel Bairsto MA

Head of Museum Services, British Dental Association Museum

Greg Howarth has restored a number of oil paintings for me since he was recommended to me in 2003 – the last pair of portraits excellently given new life in 2019.  As well as family portraits, he has repaired, cleaned and re-pegged two detailed landscapes (dating from c1850s) – precious family possessions that had been badly damaged, stained and fallen into disrepair through numerous moves and changes of hands (two visible holes, are no longer visible).  For each job, Greg has provided a detailed assessment of the treatment to be carried out, and he has performed the repairs to a very high standard within his estimated timescale and within the quote provided.  Work carried out has been meticulously documented with photographic records showing before, during and after.  He was especially meticulous with one particular Scottish landscape helping to reveal the history behind the painter, whose name had been obscured by years of fireplace smoke!  I have been delighted by the results of his work for me and am happy to recommend Greg and his high standard of professional work. 

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