The Fine Art Trade Guild specifies five levels of framing utilising different qualities of materials and framing techniques. These levels range from Minimum through to Museum. A brief description
of each is given below as it affects the cost and more importantly, the
level of protection and conservation for the artwork.
Museum Level
The highest quality framing available but using premium grade materials for
lifetime protection
Conservation Level
Our preferred level of workmanship. All techniques are reversible and
use conservation grade materials to protect the artwork.
Commended Level
For items of moderate commercial or sentimental value but using "standard" work practices. Even at this level, we do not use standard mountboard
Budget
For the
budget conscious but not recommended for any items of value.
We do not frame at this level.
Minimum
As the name
suggests, framing to a minimum quality and budget. Only suitable for low
value items.
We do not frame at this level.
We
stock literally hundreds of different mouldings from the worlds' top suppliers, and
consistently check deliveries to ensure the highest quality of wood is always used for our
customers frames.
Preservation of artwork is always an issue. We exclusively use the Artcare Archival mount system, for use on collectible artwork that is to be kept for future generations, eg Original paintings, limited edition prints of moderate to high value, as well as items of sentimental value. |
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