Studio
The Central London studio in Bloomsbury has become trustworthy and therefore sought after by prominent businesses and establishments in the fine antique market and heritage sector across the UK. As such Alexander travels to deliver work on site and at various art institutions, museums, galleries, and stately homes.
Hammond & Hammond (as it was originally called after both father and son) gained an exemplary reputation for undertaking conservation and restoration treatments of significant sculptures which hold both an important place within the antiquities industry and amongst art history heritage.
Specialist Areas
Alexander is a multi-disciplined artist. His experience of objects and sculptures from a vast range of epochs has meant that he has acquired a deep knowledge and versatility in his approach.
Metals; Bronze, silver, and gold
Stone; Marble, terracotta, and blue john.
Natural Materials; Amber, ivory, tortoiseshell and a wide variety of woods and polychrome wood.
Areas of expertise; Asian, European, and Middle Eastern works of art, amber, lacquer, bronzes, gilding, intricate carvings, inlay, and patination.
Contemporary sculpture restoration, bespoke mount making to present your objects at their finest.
Alexander enjoys taking on challenging and often impossible tasks and has a keen interest into curiosity objects, which has inspired his own newly created Art Collection.
Team
Sumi studied cabinet making and restoration in Leeds, and after completing his BTEC he continued his education in Buckinghamshire with a BA in furniture restoration and craftmanship in 2002.
Sumi has been working as a conservator for over 20 years and has acquired wide industry experience. Originally from Japan, Sumi grew up amongst a culture that reflects precision, quality and history. His areas of expertise include wood, polychrome, terracotta and marble.
Sumi Yamazaki
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