Suggestions on how to frame James Creighton piece from Leslies?

[aquarius31]

What Corey said is spot on. A conservator will need to dehumidify your print (especially if it’s that brittle) in order to make it more pliable/flattened before it is framed. Surface cleaning along with acid free backing may also be necessary with tear repairs being optional. Depending on the condition, you can expect to pay a few hundred to several hundred dollars +. It’s the one thing you learn about 19th century prints. In some instances (or many in my case), you end up paying more for conservation than you do for the actual item. That said, it’s well worth it so you can enjoy it for years to come while limiting further damage.


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[BruceinGa]

I agree with the above posts. Using spacers between the mat and glass is a must. Sometimes the thickness of the mat or mats is enough to separate the glass from your piece but you may decide not to use the traditional mat. There is a reflection control glass that greatly reduces uv rays.
I would check with a large, well known framer. They should be able to steer you towards a conservator.
Don't forget to post a pic once you get it framed.

[mouschi]

Thank you everyone! I appreciate Net54 and its members so much for this sort of help.

[darwinbulldog]

Bought mine already framed, so not sure of the details, but it looks like this.

[mouschi]

Originally Posted by darwinbulldog

Bought mine already framed, so not sure of the details, but it looks like this.

Nice! And colored!

[aquarius31]

Great! It looks like there are a few versions of the Leslie's woodcut that have been colored at a later point.

[Leon]

That is a nice looking woodcut.

Tanner - I used a higher end art gallery to frame one time and they did a great job. Good luck with it....

Originally Posted by aquarius31

Great! It looks like there are a few versions of the Leslie's woodcut that have been colored at a later point.