Each painting is an individual work requiring specialised care and consideration when cleaning and restoring. The studio was established in 1976 to clean and restore paintings and paintwork in oil, tempera and acrylic, on canvas, panel and wood structures to the highest standards of conservation for private clients, stately homes, churches, museums and galleries.

With photographs and detailed reports prepared during the work, ensuring that ethical guidelines are recorded at every stage. X-ray, infra-red, ultra-violet and chemical analysis and are used to aid examination, however there is generally no charge for initial examinations or quotations.

With full professional indemnity insurance, the practice covers the UK and Europe and is included on the register maintained by the UK Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works. Francis Downing works both as a Forensic Conservator and Investigator. Over 30 years experience of art conservation, research and recovery.
Francis Downing is a member of the Association of Security Consultants.