cleaning a panorama

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Leon

Generally speaking, cleaning and preserving a photo only helps the value. I know one board member always gets his high end (and he has the highest end there is) photos de-acidified and cleaned when he gets them. But posting a picture, as suggested, should elicit more expert opinions. I am not a photo expert but have dabbled.

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Leon, if you could get your friend's advice on how to go about doing that (company he uses, etc.), I would greatly appreciate it. I also have some paper-based collectibles that really need to be de-acidified prior to matting/framing, and it's something I've never had done before.

[baseballart]

Originally Posted by Runscott

+1

Leon, if you could get your friend's advice on how to go about doing that (company he uses, etc.), I would greatly appreciate it. I also have some paper-based collectibles that really need to be de-acidified prior to matting/framing, and it's something I've never had done before.

Scott

I use Fraser Spafford Recci http://www.fsrconservation.com They do a fair bit of work for the Seattle art gallery and museums. They're located just across the US border

Max

[Leon]

Scott- I believe he uses Graphic Conservation out of Chicago. That is also the company that did my Horner 1903 American League Composite, though admittedly it was right before I owned it. I look at that photo every single day (it's the only thing on my wall behind my desk) and smile a little each time. Graphic Conservation Co isn't cheap but they are good and they are quite well known among auction houses.

Also, I suggest you call them and chat with them. They could answer any questions better than most of us, especially as the the processes they use. All I remember personally is the few times I have spoken with them they have seemed quite knowledgeable.

http://www.graphicconservation.com/


***edited to add.....I will leave that stuff above as I know they do great work...however, I emailed my friend after I posted and he said he uses this person..

I use a guy in Rochester, NY. His name is Gary Albright and his no. is 585 624 xxxx. His email is garyealbright@juno.com.



I will give out the full number to anyone, through PM, but I don't usually put others phone numbers in threads...when I don't know much about them. He must be good if my friend uses him . I don't know him personally or through business...


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[rookievintager]

thanks for all the information, and i will post some photos when i can figure out how to load them.