Alex Schouvaloff is a specialist in conservation of decorative surfaces, with extensive experience in lacquer and japanning.
His work has included:
- Restoration of Cistercian Charter house, Padua, Italy
- Colin Piper Furniture Conservation, Near Witney, Oxon
- Frame Restoration Workshop of National Maritime Museum
- Lacquer consultant for West Dean College
- Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan University (Restoration & Conservation)
CURRENT PROJECTS
- Japanning displays for Colchester Museum Service and the Victoria & Albert Museum
- Selected Clients: Sir Anthony Bamford; Bank of England; Barbican Arts Centre; Colefax & Fowler; Courtauld Institute; Foundling Museum; Geffrye Museum; Haynes Motor Museum; Hatfield House; Maggs Brothers; June & Tony Stone Antique Boxes; Royal Artillery Museum
PUBLICATIONS
- ‘Notes on the Ethics of Cleaning and Retouching a Japanned Clock case in the Context of a Commercial Conservation Practise’ (UKIC Conservation News, March 1997)
- ‘A Hypothetical Study of Problems Associated with Scientific Analysis, with Particular Reference to Japanned Clock Cases’ (UKIC Conservation News, July 1997)
- ‘Treatment Options for Japanned Surfaces’ (UKIC Conservation News, November 1997)
- ‘How to Look After Antique Furniture’ (Guide Magazine, September 1997)
- ‘Notes on Japanning’ (UKIC Conservation News, July 2000)
- ‘Is it acceptable for Western Conservators to use Urushi for the restoration and conservation of Lacquer Objects?’ (ICON News, In Practice, January 2007)
- ‘The Geffrye Museum’s Blue Japanned Corner Cabinet’ (ICON News, In Practice, July 2007)