Lancashire Conservation Studio: Highlighting Recent Work on Paintings For the New Displays

Join painting conservators Michael Bowes and Ines Madruga for a behind the scenes look at recent conservation projects for The Harris’ new displays.

Expert conservation, cleaning, and repair by Lancashire Conservation Studios has been undertaken in preparation for The Harris reopening including the beloved marble sculpture Clytie by G. F. Watts, which was cleaned with cutting-edge laser cleaning technology to restore its original brilliance.

The conservation efforts also brought to light several rare pieces that have not been seen by the public for many years, such as an elegant cotton and silk dress dating back to the 1850s, a portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Grimshaw, leader of the Royal Preston Volunteers, painted in 1801, and an intricately crafted Victorian mother-of-pearl tea caddy.

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