Bespoke Framing Service
Fotografique offers as part of the artwork purchasing process a bespoke framing service. We work closely with our stable of talented artists and a small number of highly skilled craftsmen and reputable companies to produce a finished artwork that will be enhanced and protected by its framing system.
One can consult with the artist and framer to ensure that the right framing system is chosen to suit the specific needs of the buyer as well as the artwork itself.
Framing Companies
John Jones Framing0207 - 281 5439
www.johnjones.co.uk
4 Morris Place
Off Stroud Green Road
London
N4 3JG
Graham Harrison Framing
0208 - 969 4599
81 Southern Row
London
W10
Kay Mounting Services
0207 - 272 7799
kay.mounting@lineone.net
4 C Athelstane mews
London
N4 3E
Alexandra Dipple Framing
0779 - 214 3568
alex.dipple@cwcom.net
www.alexandradipple.com
Redherring Studios
Unit 6
School Road
Hove
Brighton
BN3
Carters Framing Services
Nick Gibbs
0188 - 374 2457
0796 - 637 3434
nmgibbs@freenetname.co.uk
Framing Methods
Aluminium mounting - Smooth mounting of archival prints onto aluminium sheets, leading to an elegant and minimalist finish.
Di Bonding - Used as an alternative method to aluminium as the wafer composite of aluminium and PVC is about 30% lighter.
Gel Reverse-Mounting / Dia Sectional Bonding - The print is mounted onto Aluminium behind a Perspex layer between 2 - 5 mm thickness.
The Perspex is supplied as UV filtering, Clear Perspex, and Low Reflection Perspex.
Perspex- box - A print is mounted within a frame which is housed within and behind a Perspex tray, but has edges open to the air and is not generally considered archival.
Light-box - Used for the display of larger or small format transparencies.
Museum Standard Glazed Frames with Archival Mount - This choice of method offers apart from reduced reflection, a greater degree of protection to the archival print from Ultra Violet light damage due to exposure over a prolonged period of time. Rather than than using glass for larger artworks, Perspex UV glazing is used and has the benefit of being lighter and will not splinter onto the artwork when broken during transit.
Damage to artworks may be caused by a variety of factors including:
Humidity - Best between 45% - 55% Levels
Temperature
Exposure to ambient light levels
Splintering of glass onto artwork by accident damage
Pollutant Damage by airborne particles
Physical Damage due to rough handling
Chemical Damage due to high levels of acid or alkali in mounting boards used in the frame coming in contact with the artwork
Fume Damage due to wood materials used in the frame giving off gas over a prolonged period of time
Please contact us for details on pricing and advice.