UPDATE AFTER RESTORATION: Mathewson Tuxedo Sign

[WillowGrove]

I've been thinking about your situation. It's a beauty and I'm dying to say restore it because of the two key areas on his face. But there's something about adding paper stock to fill in the tear (for example) that doesn't feel right to me. To me that's adding something "new" to something " old".

But using the Allen & Ginter poster as an example, the hobby seems fine w high end restorations as long as it's disclosed.

So net, net Greg, after being around antiques and vintage stuff for about 35 years, i say restore it. Make it look great.

I've just given a major piece to Paul messier in Boston. Not to restore but to preserve. They haven't started work yet but met him and his team and have utmost confidence in them.

How big is Christy? It's beautiful. Congrats

Peter

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by WillowGrove

How big is Christy? It's beautiful. Congrats

Peter

Thanks Peter, it is roughly 14" X 19".

[bobfreedman]

Greg, I personally think you should get rid of it. I cannot imagine that someone would want that torn and tattered excuse for an image of a Matty. I will also volunteer to take it off of your hands and properly get rid of it on my wall for the next 20 years.

[Leon]

Agree with the rest of the guys, restore. If it was not aesthetically distracting then I would say no, but the way it is, yes. I think it will add value to it also. As always, when selling then the transparency of what was done is a must and a plus!!

[1880nonsports]

Captain Obvious for sure - but low grade workmanship will leave you with a product you will not be happy with and it will lose any percieved value. Expert work will make it easier to look at, allow for easier sale when the time comes, and in most cases there is an inherent appreciation of value when compared to the cost of the restoration assuming you bought right.

[gnaz01]

Thanks all, I have emailed Graphic Conservation in Chicago because I understand they're the best, but haven't heard anything back as yet.

[GrayGhost]

GREAT piece sir. Can't wait to see how it comes out

[Leon]

Originally Posted by gnaz01

Thanks all, I have emailed Graphic Conservation in Chicago because I understand they're the best, but haven't heard anything back as yet.

They are who preserved my 1903 Horner League Composite. Give them a call, they pick up the phone.