experts in bronze restoration, renovation and repair
Offering a complete restoration and renovation — on and off site — of bronze sculptures in need of an overhaul, re mounting or which have been damaged through time, accident or vandalism.
We also provide a complete bronze casting service for professional and amateur artists working on commission or private projects.
RESTORATION & REPAIR (ON SITE)
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Bronze repairs — we will assess the damage and advise the best course of action.
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Re-patination of bronzes — often due to weather or vandalism we have a patination room here at Talos to bring bronzes back to life.
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Refurbishment of bronzes — heating the surface of the bronze and applying a new coat of wax either at Talos or on site.
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Installation of restored bronze back to client site — this can often require different permissions and involve many different parties to call come together on the same day. We can support, advise or project manage this often complex and time pressured part of the process for you.
RESTORATION (OFF SITE)
One of our owner Richard's favourite things to do is revisit and restore bronzes.
Refurbishment of bronzes on the clients site ahead of an event or just because they need some TLC. Richard will bring all the equipment and work with clients to assess the necessary precautions to be in place to allow for the restoration to take place . This is often heating the surface of the bronze and applying a new coat of wax to bring them back to their former glory.
For reference regular commissions include The Jockey Club and Local Councils.
TALOS GOES TO THE RACES
The racing season is well and truly back in business and we have been busy looking after some of the world's top thoroughbreds for The Jockey Club. From Amberleigh House to Red Rum, Ascot to Aintree there are many bronzes capturing landmark moments in racing history.
RED RUM (pictured left with Talos Gallery & Foundry owner Richard Atkinson-Willes)
Fully restored Philip Blacker's Red Rum is resplendent at home in Aintree.
A legendary horse, it has been 52 years since Red Rum’s first National win in 1973, with 2 more Grand National wins in 1974 and 1977 and placing second in ‘75 and ‘76 - an achievement never matched in the world’s most challenging race.
Maybe something you didn’t know but the sculptor of this magnificent piece, Philip Blacker, came third behind Red Rum riding Spanish Steps in 1973. He crafted this immortal sculpture of the racehorse in 1987 and it has stood at the site of Red Rum’s many triumphs ever since.
Whether a full restoration or annual clean and refresh it is an honour for our Talos Team to ensure these sculptures are looking their best.
