We do make custom crates, and offer art storage to our framing clients -- for more information or to get a quote, contact our shop directly. We do not mount photographs, though we work with mounters and if our clients prefer it, we will ...
We do some frame conservation but no fine art conservation. Since we consult with conservators regularly and discuss with them conservation and framing issues for mutual clients, we have many relationships in the field. We are happy to make our facility available to them ...
Yes and we often do. We have found sources for over-sized materials, and we have developed methods for all aspects of making frames for large artworks. In order to make large seamless panels, we have had our own 100% rag paper made in 79” ...
Usually we can. If you send us a picture, we should be able to tell whether or not we can reproduce it.
Yes. Though one associates French mats with Old Master drawings, they can be effectively used with late 19th century and modern works. We are familiar with the development of lined mats from Vasari forward. Recently we made a dozen such mats for a set ...
We do, and we welcome such work. Our gilders are skilled at traditional water gilding and our designers are adept at utilizing gilding for a wide range of frame designs. We use carving and compo less often, but they too are in our repertoire. ...
One of our great pleasures is to design a unique frame for a work of art. We design and make new frames every week, and often the frame design is used just once. We also stock mouldings that we have designed. These can be ...
We think all pressure sensitive tapes are unsafe for hinging valuable works of art. The Library of Congress states on their website in Preservation/Collections Care, “In most instances, the object can be hinged with long-fibered Japanese tissue adhered with wheat or rice starch paste. ...
Flat works on paper are stored in folios, wrapped in acid free interleaving paper or acid free glassine. We stock archival boxes, such as Solander boxes, for storage of three dimensional works, and we make special containers when needed. Our Registrars keep track of ...
Yes. We pick up and deliver in Manhattan for a modest charge. For other locations we can recommend art transport companies. Our truck is air-conditioned and alarmed.
