Having spent many years as an artist and teacher, Noel James founded Lacewing Fine Art in 1979. Since then he has supplied fine works of art to clients, major Institutions and galleries worldwide, specialising in 17th to 20th Century British and European Paintings, Watercolours, Drawings and Sculpture.

Noel James is a Fine Art Restorer and Conservator and his aim is to work with clients to offer a very personal service, with help and advice on choosing and finding exactly what they require, and conserving and framing where necessary.

Lacewing Fine Art has its own Fine Arts Restoration and Conservation Studio for the conservation and restoration of paintings, sculpture and works of art on paper, as well as restoration and re-gilding of frames.  Alongside this is a museum-quality bespoke framing service.

My son Toby James has taken over responsibility for all gilding, carving and restoration of frames.

Noel is always happy to discuss all aspects of fine art collecting – buying, selling & valuations for insurance or probate.

We trade by appointment only.  We will visit you, by appointment, to collect and return your works. Alternatively, book an appointment to visit the studio or get in touch for free advice, valuations and valuations for probate.