Albert memorial statue restoration
Manchester
Principal carver for the restoration of a famous marble statue, including carving a new arm, coat detail, and sword hilt. Also carving two new guardian angel statues for the memorial's canopy.
About from company website
Nick Roberson is a figurative stone carver and portrait sculptor, with extensive experience in public commissions and restoration projects. His deep understanding of carving and restoration techniques provides a solid foundation of craft and care in all his work. Nick's projects span public and private commissions, including public sculpture and portraiture, as well as the restoration and carving of historic buildings across the UK.
He is a member of the Master Carvers Association, serving as its president, and is represented by The Memorials by Artists register. Nick's background includes training in sculpture and stonemasonry, with experience gained at heritage restoration companies and even a period working with Warner Brothers on film projects. This diverse experience underpins his ability to undertake ambitious figurative stone carving and portrait commissions, utilising both indigenous UK stones and Italian marble.
The company undertakes a variety of work, including lettercutting and memorials, portraiture in various stones and bronze, public sculpture of any scale, and bespoke restoration of architectural buildings, antiques, and stone ornaments. Nick Roberson's approach is characterised by enthusiasm, a willingness to listen, and a commitment to creating unique pieces that reflect individual clients and subjects.
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Sir David Attenborough
A bronze portrait, 130% life size, to be cast in December 2021.
Greggs vegan sausage rolls
Commissioned to carve life-sized replicas of Greggs vegan sausage rolls for an art exhibition in 2023, one in Carrara marble and another in sandstone.
Client · Greggs
Urban greening sculpture for Mansfield
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
A 2.4-metre monolith carved from Derbyshire gritstone, serving as the centrepiece for a new green space celebrating community spirit and resilience.
Portrait of Paul
Portrait commission to be cast in bronze in the New Year.
Memorial with landscape
Memorial carving depicting the Welsh peak Tryfan with moody clouds, commemorating an avid walker and climber.
Portrait of Ash the dog
A bronze portrait of an elderly dog, full of character, to celebrate a beloved family member.
Reordering of St Hugh & St John's Church
South Manchester
Carving new stone furniture and fittings for a modern church.
Client · St Hugh & St John's Church
Sabaka Hutchings
A 3/4 length bronze portrait of the Jazz musician Shabaka Hutchings.
The devils fireplace
A humorous carved fireplace that is part of the collection of Gallery Oldham.
Client · Gallery Oldham
Grinling Gibbons national award
Organising a national carving award aimed at early career carvers in wood and stone.
Restoration of historic buildings
UK
Undertakes bespoke restoration of architectural buildings, antiques and stone ornaments using both traditional and modern methods.
Accreditations from company website
- Master Carvers Association
Clients mentioned from company website
councils, churches, charities, community groups, universities, private clients, English Heritage, Warner Brothers, Greggs.
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What does Roberson Stonecarving Ltd do?
Nick Roberson is a figurative stone carver and portrait sculptor, working on public commissions and restoration projects. His knowledge of carving and restoration techniques enables Nick to approach his work with a solid basis in craft and care. Their listed services include Stonemasonry, Restoration & heritage and Scaffolding.
Where is Roberson Stonecarving Ltd based?
Roberson Stonecarving Ltd is registered at MANCHESTER, M33 3AX, in North West.
What areas does Roberson Stonecarving Ltd cover?
Roberson Stonecarving Ltd states that it works across Nationwide.
Is Roberson Stonecarving Ltd still trading?
Companies House lists Roberson Stonecarving Ltd as active.
What accreditations does Roberson Stonecarving Ltd hold?
Roberson Stonecarving Ltd displays Master Carvers Association on its website.
What sectors does Roberson Stonecarving Ltd work in?
Roberson Stonecarving Ltd works in Public, Residential and Commercial.
When was Roberson Stonecarving Ltd established?
Roberson Stonecarving Ltd was incorporated on 2007-05-01.