Author Topic: EU based restorers / conservationists (Read 11610 times)

ladeda · « **on:** July 31, 2013, 07:17:19 PM »

Finding a suitable conservationist in the UK has yielded nutin but flakes.

I'm attempting to broaden my search to restorers within the EU. If anyone has firsthand experiences or recommendations that would be appreciated.

(EU only pls. Any further is simply not feasible with UK customs. I've had my own goods returned that I've had to pay VAT on - that's that shit I don't like)

paul waines · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2013, 11:29:00 AM »

Have you tried Graham Bignall... I think that's how it's spelt. He's based in London.

http://www.grahambignellstudio.co.uk

Unreel, I spelt it right...

skyjackers · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2013, 11:39:50 AM »

Wow they look very professional, good find Paul. I did have a certain Alain bookmarked but I swiftly removed that after recent events. I might just get a quote from these guys.

paul waines · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2013, 02:19:56 PM »

A friend of mine has just had a poster done by Graham, and it looks jollyfine. It's getting it framed at the moment, but I'll post a pic when he gets it back...

It seems he does them in batches, so you have to wait until he has a few lined up, that said My friends was only 4 weeks...

ladeda · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2013, 05:47:52 PM »

Oooh, that looks promising, thank you!

Mirosae · « **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2014, 05:42:45 PM »

Quote from: paul waines on August 01, 2013, 02:19:56 PM

A friend of mine has just had a poster done by Graham, and it looks jollyfine. It's getting it framed at the moment, but I'll post a pic when he gets it back...

It seems he does them in batches, so you have to wait until he has a few lined up, that said My friends was only 4 weeks...

It would be good to see his work Paul. Do you have any pics?

paul waines · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2014, 01:50:14 AM »

I don't of his, but I've two getting done there myself. I'll post pics when I get them back, which should be soon.

Lost Silents · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2014, 04:47:45 AM »

Quote from: skyjackers on August 01, 2013, 11:39:50 AM

Wow they look very professional, good find Paul. I did have a certain Alain bookmarked but I swiftly removed that after recent events. I might just get a quote from these guys.

I missed something - what happened with Alain?

Ari · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2014, 08:54:03 AM »

Search his name and nightmare there's a thread devoted to him.

rdavey26 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 15, 2014, 01:29:10 PM »

Quote from: Lost Silents on January 06, 2014, 04:47:45 AM

I missed something - what happened with Alain?

Its all right here Julia
http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,6336.0.html

Mirosae · « **Reply #10 on:** January 15, 2014, 05:36:56 PM »

Quote from: rdavey26 on January 15, 2014, 01:29:10 PM

Its all right here Julia
http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,6336.0.html

Unfortunately it seems that Alain Bourgouin is still doing ''his'' business. I am aware of another ''victim''.. this guy is taking him to the police..Alain has not been in touch with him since December 2012, so he lost his 2posters..

dear oh dear...

rdavey26 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 15, 2014, 06:14:15 PM »

Wow I would be pissed out of my mind. What a douche bag. The guy needs to be taken to the cleaners and have everything taken from him.

erik1925 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 15, 2014, 06:18:09 PM »

Quote from: Mirosae on January 15, 2014, 05:36:56 PM

Unfortunately it seems that Alain Bourgouin is still doing ''his'' business. I am aware of another ''victim''.. this guy is taking him to the police..Alain has not been in touch with him since December 2012, so he lost his 2posters..

dear oh dear...

Rosa , was this the fellow APF member (Eye Sea) who also posted in your "Nightmare" thread, a while back? Or someone new? If I recall, Eye See did get his 2 posters back, but one was damaged by Alain, due to his rapid fire, careless work, and the other was also done poorly, as well. (unless he had others with alain, too). $:-\$

Mirosae · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2014, 03:36:17 AM »

This is someone new, non APFr. He left 4!! (not 2 as I initially thought) with Poster SCIENCE- Alain Bourgouin- and never heard back. $:-\$ . I told him to contact Alain's ex- business partner. He is taking up the matter with the police.....

Tob · « **Reply #14 on:** January 19, 2014, 01:57:05 PM »

Looks like Poster Mountain have partnered up with antikbar to help UK residents (cheaper shipping I believe):

http://www.antikbar.co.uk/poster_restoration/

CSM · « **Reply #15 on:** January 19, 2014, 09:25:11 PM »

Quote from: Tob on January 19, 2014, 01:57:05 PM

Looks like Poster Mountain have partnered up with antikbar to help UK residents (cheaper shipping I believe):

http://www.antikbar.co.uk/poster_restoration/

Was going to post this - might be worth looking into

paul waines · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2014, 11:42:01 AM »

For the U.K. people, Mine that are at Grahams will be a bit longer, mid to back end of Feb. So will post pics when I get them back...

AdamCarterJones · « **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2014, 12:51:23 PM »

Look forward to seeing the results, Paul.
Thanks for the link, Tob!

Lost Silents · « **Reply #18 on:** February 18, 2014, 06:37:21 AM »

Quote from: rdavey26 on January 15, 2014, 01:29:10 PM

Its all right here Julia
http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,6336.0.html

Thanks for the link! How totally dreadful. There's definitely space in the market for a good conservator over here!

erik1925 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2014, 12:54:18 PM »

Quote from: paul waines on January 20, 2014, 11:42:01 AM

For the U.K. people, Mine that are at Grahams will be a bit longer, mid to back end of Feb. So will post pics when I get them back...

Paul, did you ever get your pieces back from Graham? Are you happy with the work they did? And how did they turn out?

Were any pics taken of the reborn goodies?

paul waines · « **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2014, 06:40:09 PM »

As I'm picking them up I won't get down till back end of the week, as I'm off work this next 10 days.

So will post pics Easter weekend Jeff.

erik1925 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2014, 06:52:20 PM »

Enjoy the days off, paul.

Lost Silents · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2014, 05:59:16 AM »

Quote from: paul waines on April 13, 2014, 06:40:09 PM

As I'm picking them up I won't get down till back end of the week, as I'm off work this next 10 days.

So will post pics Easter weekend Jeff.

Looking forward to seeing them!

Mirosae · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2014, 07:01:19 AM »

Agree. It would be so great to know if we have a good restorer in the UK. Hope you are happy with the posters Mr Waines

paul waines · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2014, 12:05:41 PM »

Couldn't get them this week Rosa, I'll be down there in two weeks, I know dragging on a bit, but as I always say time should never be the important part of Restoration, just quality.

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