March 2024 by Andy Spalding
Awesome place to get your pictures repaired by Richard. I go to him all the time. Rate 10 out of 10 for service and Quality.
February 2024 by Glynis Jones
I would like to thank Richard and his team for the wonderful restoration of my grandfathers painting. Richard is very knowledgeable and talked us through all that was needed to restore my painting. I am more than pleased with the outcome, and would recommend him to anyone who is looking to have a restoration done. Thank you . Glynis
October 2023 by richi rich
Watercolour restoration by Elaine, and maple frame repair by Richard & Ben.Outstanding quality of repair and lovely people. Absolute pleasure to be helped and advised by such skilled craftspeople.Thank you.
August 2023 by Maggie Rule
Richard is so knowledgeable and helpful. He did a fantastic job on our precious gicleé from America. He advised us on what we should have yet still took note of our requests. The environment is so welcoming where you can sit on the sofa and discuss your requirements. Could not be more pleased with the finished product, service and how quickly the job was done. Rarely have I experienced such good service and workmanship. You?re awesome Richard. Thank you. Maggie and Kevin
June 2023 by Iona Maclean
Absolutely wonderful restoration of a much loved family artwork. Elaine is a master at her craft. The original frame and all the details of the work have been brought back to life in a way we didn't think was possible. Service and communication was exceptional throughout. Thank you.
February 2023 by Mr H
We had our canvas framed at Richard Martin Gallery & Picture Framing. What a fabulous job he did and what a lovely couple. Thank you Richard, it looks amazing, as you can see!
October 2022 by Derrick Kerley
Richard and his wife restored family pictures with care and attention to detail. Wonderful
September 2022 by Lesley Anne
Dear Ben I just wanted to thank you for the amazing job you have done framing my prints.Particularly all the effort put in to saving the princess Leia print, shelooks stunning and I am very gratefulNothing but praise for this small business. They really know their stuff, give great advice, prices are very reasonable and their finished work is top quality.Would highly recommend !
August 2022 by Lesley Hook
Dear Ben I just wanted to thank you for the amazing job you have done framing my prints.Particularly all the effort put in to saving the princess Leia print, shelooks stunning and I am very gratefulNothing but praise for this small business. They really know their stuff, give great advice, prices are very reasonable and their finished work is top quality.Would highly recommend !
April 2022 by Martin Lander
We have had several paintings cleaned and restored by Richard Martin Gallery and have each time been delighted with their work. The last painting I had cleaned by this gallery I had known for 60 years but had never before seen it as the artist intended. A revelation, and money well spent. These people are knowledgable, professional, friendly and helpful and I thoroughly recommend their service.
April 2022 by Maddy Bristow
A truly masterful restoration of a much loved family heirloom. Our 19th century lithograph was in a very sorry state and had become stained and foxed, with the picture no longer clearly visible and we doubted that it could ever be restored. How wrong we were! Through Richard and Elaine?s great skill, patience and hard work the picture has been restored to a standard I never thought possible and is now in a condition that it can be enjoyed by us and will be enjoyed by future generations for many years. Thank you.
February 2022 by Anita
On acquiring a painting which needed restoration work and cleaning we decided to get in touch with Richard Martin Gallery & Picture Framing in Gosport. On collecting the painting we were delighted with the results - such a transformation. A lovely Gallery with such a helpful family and thank you again.
November 2021 by David Costigan
I first came to know Richard Martin and his family while working for a local Charity which owned many artworks, several of which required major restorative work. Subsequently I have availed myself of his services in a private capacity, and amongst several other tasks, his team have coloured a monochrome certificate, cleaned and framed an etching and framed a Peruvian tapestry - photographs of all of which are attached. . Each task has been completed to my entire satisfaction, within the financial and time limits agreed, and the entire family exude a warm and friendly welcome to their premises. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this thoroughly professional family team.
November 2021 by Jon Scoles
Our 150 year old framed lithograph (family heirloom) wire hanger recently broke and the picture crashed to the floor damaging the frame and breaking the glass. Given the sentimental value of the picture we researched who might best to repair it and found Richard Martin Gallery. Richard has carried out a superb repair/restoration and it has never looked better whilst in our ownership. His care, attention and skill are first class and we are delighted with what he has achieved.
August 2021 by Joseph Vitagliano
Over the last few years we have used the Richard Martin Gallery for frame restoration, picture cleaning and framing. The numerous projects we have given to the Gallery have all been completed to an extremely high standard, with the added benefit of a professional dialogue with Richard Martin himself, and the Gallery team (all family members), to arrive at the right outcome for the project you you have in mind.As an example, we recently bought (2020) an Ivon Hitchens oil painting at auction. Whilst the painting was in its original frame, the frame itself it was badly damaged (flaking and discoloured paint, missing inlays etc.), and the canvas required cleaning as it had darkened and become jaded over the years. We felt the frame, despite its poor condition, was integral to its identity and we wanted to keep it. The team at the Gallery restored the frame brilliantly. The painting was also cleaned and as result of this work the painting has a new vitality. Without any doubt the Gallery?s work enhanced the purchase we had made at auction.If you have any picture or frame requiring restoration you will find it difficult to match the quality of work carried out at the Richard Martin Gallery. The framing work of the Gallery is also of an excellent quality, and you will (again) benefit from the thoughtful discussion that always takes place about the right frame for your picture.You will not be disappointed by any of the services provided by the Richard Martin Gallery. Having undertaken numerous jobs for us I can recommend the Gallery without any hesitation.
