Figurehead Conservation Expression of Interest

Plymouth City Council is building a major new arts and heritage complex (The Box Plymouth) that will open in spring 2020. A key element in the new permanent exhibitions will be the redisplay of 14 large nineteenth century ships' figureheads. Plymouth City Council would like to hear from Accredited Conservators with relevant experience of working with polychrome wooden sculpture in maritime collections. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) exercise will follow and once appointed, the Conservator will be required to assess...