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Voters: 56. You may not vote on this poll |
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So, the consensus of the board in the above poll was to restore, so I did and here is the final result. Here is the before and after
Just wondering everyone's thoughts of the final product. Thanks, Greg Last edited by gnaz01; 04-06-2016 at 04:03 PM. Reason: Added Pic |
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I'm generally fine with vintage wear on a piece like this, but it would look so much better if you could lightly clean up the face a little. That is such a great piece. Good luck
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I believe its a perfect candidate for restoration. Don't know what you paid, but would have to believe a quality restoration job would enhance the value tremendousy.
Besides, it looks like Matty has a lip piercing and eye tattoo. And I know those things were NOT in vogue in the early 1900s ![]() I would say do it! Last edited by perezfan; 04-24-2014 at 01:23 PM. |
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I agree with both of the previous posters. Restore Matty!
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Beautiful piece! You need a "maybe" option
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Wanted to add...
For the purists who would argue that these things should be kept in their original form (and I used to be one of them...) The tears and missing chunks of paper are not "original" to the piece. So it is already "altered" in some fashion. I just don't see any harm in enhancing/improving its appearance. I also think that with paper items, we need to be a bit more forgiving of restoration than with other forms of memorabilia. Just my .02 ![]() |
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So who is the best paper restoration company out there??
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I voted to restore.
I don't have any personal experience, Greg, but this company was the one mentioned in John's old thread about the Leland's A&G banner awhile back. Based on comments in the thread, their work does not come cheap, but it is top-notch. The examples they post on their website are amazing! Good luck with whatever you decide. http://www.graphicconservation.com/ Last edited by CW; 04-24-2014 at 02:01 PM. |
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I'm torn when it comes to this sign (sorry for the pun) but I've asked the same question about the Victors Base Ball sign I posted awhile back. I still haven't decided what I want to do with it. Sounds like I'm in the minority on this one but because most of its there I vote maybe clean it but leave everything else alone. Leave the missing pieces.
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Highly recommend The Art of Restoration in Chicago. Tommy Tomc is the man, great work, reasonably priced and fair to work with.
http://theartofrestoration.com/ |
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I would restore the piece because the damage is in such significant areas. Make sure to include the information about the restoration as well as photos when you sell.
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Hey there Greg & All!
I thought about it for a while... All along Mesmerized by the way it looked! I then voted "No" in Your Poll. I also was eager to see what the vote would be. 28 Yes to 12 No! But I only see the Yea's Commenting? I would of liked to hear some of the Nay's opinion's. Oh well... I came to the conclusion that if I was to purchase it, I would rather that it be in it's original vintage state! Oh, & as it You will have it... I can't wait to see Matty in His NeW attire. Either way though... 'Brilliant Piece!!!"
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I didn't vote but I think it is "whole" enough and striking enough that I would leave it as is.
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congrats on the purchase. that's an awesome display. I'm normally not in favor of restoration but in this case.. RESTORE IT!
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I say keep it original. Once you restore it and start adding modern stuff to it I personally think it takes away from it
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Voted no in the poll. Also in the same camp as HR here and really like how Christy looks after all these years of battling life. There`s something to be said for character and this beautiful piece certainly has it, it looks AWESOME as is. Baseball greatest allure, for me anyway, is it`s history and this piece in it`s present state screams history. Beautiful
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Great piece Greg! I have also used Graphic Conservation and would highly recommend them if you decided to restore this piece. I don't have a picture of my restoration posted yet but will take a picture at some point and post it as it was a neat 1889 Boston BBC lithograph. They did a very nice clean up and deacidification of the print. A great pick up regardless of whether or not you get it restored.
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Who did the work, if you don't mind sharing? Do you have a list of what was done to it? Fantastic work, whoever did it. Excellent choice, Greg! Last edited by CW; 04-06-2016 at 04:55 PM. |
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It does look amazing!!!!
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That turned out great
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WOW!! That is stunning!! Nice job!
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Greg
Looks great ! Matt
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