Dear Simon,
I wanted to express my sincere thanks for your hard work and exceptional service.
We are absolutely delighted with the Dalla Zorza painting, and even more so now that we can once again appreciate it in something close to its original splendour. I must admit, Joshua was a little embarrassed to hand over a painting with such extensive—and unusual—damage. The fact that you were able to repair both knife and bullet holes still defies belief!
The entire experience working with you has been flawless. From your prompt and professional communication to the extraordinary restoration itself, you have consistently exceeded our expectations.
I very much look forward to entrusting you with our next painting, hopefully with fewer battle scars this time.
With kind regards
Dear Simon,
I just wanted to drop you a note too to thank you, sincerely, for your hard work and impeccable service.
We’re absolutely over the moon with the Dalla Zorza painting, and even more thrilled to see it restored to something resembling its original glory. I have to admit, handing over a painting that had both knife and bullet holes did leave me feeling a tad sheepish. The fact that you managed to work your magic on it still has us scratching our heads in disbelief!
The whole experience, from start to finish, has been nothing short of perfect. Your correspondence, the actual restoration, and the way you’ve managed to underpromise and overdeliver—truly a masterpiece in its own right.
We’re already looking forward to sending over the next painting for your expert touch—though, with a bit of luck, it’ll arrive with fewer ‘war stories’ attached.
With all best wishes and sincere thanks,
Hi again Simon
At the risk of sounding like a real bore………thanks for the excellent work on my little painting. It takes me by surprise each time I walk past it. Knowing that the back is sealed and that the slip frame is held in by more than panel pins also adds to the pleasure. Vibrant colours and visible details. I know you’ll have heard it all before but the difference is wonderful. I’m looking forward to the next one.
Best regards and thanks again.
James
From: Malcolm Stiles
Sent: 08 September 2010 19:24
To: simon@fosterstudio.co.uk
Subject: George Clare Painting
Simon, just short note to thank you again for the work you carried out on the Gorge Clare painting. I have now hung the painting and I am extreemly happy with it. I feel you turned a rarther sad loking e bay puchase into a very presentable painting.
Thanking you again
Best Regards Malcolm Stiles
Simon,
Many, many thanks for these, and even more for restoring my grandparents’ portraits so brilliantly.
You may be interested in the attached photograph of them 35 years later at my parents’ wedding in 1951.
Regards,
Charles Byford
Dear Mr Foster
Ref 03 821A
I have just collected the Whitehead watercolour which you recently cleaned and retouched. I am very pleased with the result and am most grateful to you.
If you have any idea what the picture might be worth, I.should be very interested to know.