
ALEXANDRA CARRINGTON
ACR
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DECORATIVE ART, STONE AND PLASTER CONSERVATOR


ABOUT ALEX
Alex trained as a sculptor gaining a BA (Hons) from Bath Academy. She then went on to train in conservation at Weymouth College and took a scholarship to study in Italy.
Alex is accredited to ICON (The Institute of Conservation) as a conservator.
She has worked as a practical conservator for over 20 years, working for herself and major conservation companies throughout the UK and Ireland.
Her clients include English Heritage, the National Trust, Royal Palaces, Churches and private clients. Alex is available for commissioned work and sub contract work.
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Specialist areas:
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Sculpture conservation including all different types of stone.
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Plaster conservation, plain and decorative.
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Conservation of Coade stone and terracotta.
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Conservation to painted surfaces, sculptures and artefacts.
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Painted plaster-work including polychromy.
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Internal finishes.
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Historic lime mortars including lime ash floors.
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Consultancy, reports, method statements and advice.
PROJECTS


RECENT WORKS

Recent works
Training in France:
Marbling and graining techniques.
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Adderbury Church Oxfordshire:
Sculpture conservation of the famous 14th Century Frieze Gargoyles.
Lincoln Cathedral:
Consultant and conservator for the Romanesque Frieze sculptures to the West Front
Corpus Christi College Cambridge:
Conservation of a set of 14th Century painted figurative stone corbels.
Private House:
Conservation of WW2 Painted Map
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CONTACT
Alex Carrington
15 Main Street
The Green
Sproxton
Melton Mowbray
Leics
LE14 4QS
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07720 939684
info@alexcarrington.co.uk
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Please use the form below to send me an email and I will respond as quickly as possible.
Alex Carrington Conservation ACR is a niche company offering a personal service conserving sculpture, architectural stonework, decorative plaster work, surface finishes and decoration to all types of historic buildings internally and externally.