Nick
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Nick on Jun 26, 2014 16:50:15 GMT 1, He has an insane waiting list and expected return though. Upto 8 months.
He has an insane waiting list and expected return though. Upto 8 months.
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kultur
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by kultur on Jun 26, 2014 18:06:53 GMT 1, hey, thought i would ask here rather than just google for art restorer's. I recently got a print framed (rather expensively), and have noticed ripple'ing of the print under the frame. Unfortunate that it has happened but it is limiting my enjoyment of the print. can anyone recommend an art restorer SE/ London based, who will open the frame up, remove the ripple effect and put it all back together nicely at a reasonable cost and has a good reputation? thank you for any helpful advice This doesnt seem like something for a restorer or i am not understanding. Any reputable framer can take a look at it and tell you what needs to be done, or you can post a photo of it here and someone can let you know what to do. If it is floated it will have some rippling but putting a mat on it will help. Can you post a photo?
Also if you do not like it, bring it back to the framer and have them try to fix it.
hey, thought i would ask here rather than just google for art restorer's. I recently got a print framed (rather expensively), and have noticed ripple'ing of the print under the frame. Unfortunate that it has happened but it is limiting my enjoyment of the print. can anyone recommend an art restorer SE/ London based, who will open the frame up, remove the ripple effect and put it all back together nicely at a reasonable cost and has a good reputation? thank you for any helpful advice This doesnt seem like something for a restorer or i am not understanding. Any reputable framer can take a look at it and tell you what needs to be done, or you can post a photo of it here and someone can let you know what to do. If it is floated it will have some rippling but putting a mat on it will help. Can you post a photo? Also if you do not like it, bring it back to the framer and have them try to fix it.
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mikehaspey
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by mikehaspey on Jun 26, 2014 18:34:02 GMT 1, Yeah if the print isn't totally flat when framed eventually it will ripple , first thing to do - as said above - take it back to the framer and they may be able to sort it for you there for free, if not free certainly much cheaper than having it flattened by a restorer
Yeah if the print isn't totally flat when framed eventually it will ripple , first thing to do - as said above - take it back to the framer and they may be able to sort it for you there for free, if not free certainly much cheaper than having it flattened by a restorer
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Deleted on Jun 26, 2014 21:00:49 GMT 1, dry mount the mutha
dry mount the mutha
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supercockle
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by supercockle on Jun 26, 2014 21:20:48 GMT 1, There's a restorers out Suffolk way that @pureevil can put you in touch with. They seem totally reputable.
There's a restorers out Suffolk way that @pureevil can put you in touch with. They seem totally reputable.
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Bbb
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Bbb on Jun 28, 2014 15:48:51 GMT 1, cheers everyone...
if i open the frame and set the print out properly this is something I can do myself?
cheers everyone...
if i open the frame and set the print out properly this is something I can do myself?
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Deleted on Jun 28, 2014 16:17:15 GMT 1, cheers everyone... if i open the frame and set the print out properly this is something I can do myself? Best not to unless you're used to handling/removing prints. Take it back to the framers and see what they say. Is it a reputable framer? If you don't want to take it back to the same framer find another reputable framer and have them look at it before you go to the expense of sending it to a restorer. I reframe a lot of work and some framing practices are dubious, the rippling could also be caused by the print being taped down at the bottom as well as hopefully just hinged at the top, its something I see a lot of, best to take it to a professional to be safe.
cheers everyone... if i open the frame and set the print out properly this is something I can do myself? Best not to unless you're used to handling/removing prints. Take it back to the framers and see what they say. Is it a reputable framer? If you don't want to take it back to the same framer find another reputable framer and have them look at it before you go to the expense of sending it to a restorer. I reframe a lot of work and some framing practices are dubious, the rippling could also be caused by the print being taped down at the bottom as well as hopefully just hinged at the top, its something I see a lot of, best to take it to a professional to be safe.
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gripin
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by gripin on Feb 27, 2016 7:57:43 GMT 1, hi and greetings from switzerland
i am looking for a good restoration company. maybe someone knows a good one in uk or somewhere in europe.
i always have some prints and posters in my collection with creases or waterstains. some are slightly yellowished because of sunlight, some needs a touch up with airbrush or flattening some stress lines.
actually i am working together with a good company in the usa and i am very happy with them, but the shipping costs are really high, so i only can send my stuff once a year.
happy to get some links.
best, can
hi and greetings from switzerland
i am looking for a good restoration company. maybe someone knows a good one in uk or somewhere in europe.
i always have some prints and posters in my collection with creases or waterstains. some are slightly yellowished because of sunlight, some needs a touch up with airbrush or flattening some stress lines.
actually i am working together with a good company in the usa and i am very happy with them, but the shipping costs are really high, so i only can send my stuff once a year.
happy to get some links.
best, can
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floubi
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by floubi on Feb 27, 2016 8:12:26 GMT 1, hi and greetings from switzerland i am looking for a good restoration company. maybe someone knows a good one in uk or somewhere in europe. i always have some prints and posters in my collection with creases or waterstains. some are slightly yellowished because of sunlight, some needs a touch up with airbrush or flattening some stress lines. actually i am working together with a good company in the usa and i am very happy with them, but the shipping costs are really high, so i only can send my stuff once a year. happy to get some links. best, can Hello, i would recommand you Bignell in the UK www.grahambignellstudio.co.uk Lots of forum member are working with him
hi and greetings from switzerland i am looking for a good restoration company. maybe someone knows a good one in uk or somewhere in europe. i always have some prints and posters in my collection with creases or waterstains. some are slightly yellowished because of sunlight, some needs a touch up with airbrush or flattening some stress lines. actually i am working together with a good company in the usa and i am very happy with them, but the shipping costs are really high, so i only can send my stuff once a year. happy to get some links. best, can Hello, i would recommand you Bignell in the UK www.grahambignellstudio.co.ukLots of forum member are working with him
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Poster Bob
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Poster Bob on Feb 27, 2016 12:07:12 GMT 1, I will no longer use Graham Bignell and I would recommend that you use someone closer to home. The quality they provide has seriously gone downhill from when I first started using them. I'm sure that a local gallery or museum could recommend you a quality restorer so that you save a massive amount of money on shipping.
I will no longer use Graham Bignell and I would recommend that you use someone closer to home. The quality they provide has seriously gone downhill from when I first started using them. I'm sure that a local gallery or museum could recommend you a quality restorer so that you save a massive amount of money on shipping.
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chrisell66
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by chrisell66 on Feb 27, 2016 13:31:03 GMT 1, i always have some prints and posters in my collection with creases or waterstains. some are slightly yellowished because of sunlight, some needs a touch up with airbrush or flattening some stress lines. I'm intrigued - why do you always have prints with creases and water stains?
i always have some prints and posters in my collection with creases or waterstains. some are slightly yellowished because of sunlight, some needs a touch up with airbrush or flattening some stress lines. I'm intrigued - why do you always have prints with creases and water stains?
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gripin
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December 2015
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by gripin on Feb 27, 2016 15:02:13 GMT 1, this belongs mostly my oldest collection of rock art poster, i am collecting since the late eighties. they usually have some creases or waterstains or whatever. sometimes they got them due the age and handling, but also during international shipping. you cannot imagine how often i got damaged tubes because of bad and/or weak packing. and then i need this fine man with restoration skills.
this belongs mostly my oldest collection of rock art poster, i am collecting since the late eighties. they usually have some creases or waterstains or whatever. sometimes they got them due the age and handling, but also during international shipping. you cannot imagine how often i got damaged tubes because of bad and/or weak packing. and then i need this fine man with restoration skills.
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raumschiff
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by raumschiff on Feb 27, 2016 16:15:27 GMT 1, This restoration company in Zurich may be of help.
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 16:57:59 GMT 1, gripin who are you using in the states? My former framer destroyed the back of an original on paper.
gripin who are you using in the states? My former framer destroyed the back of an original on paper.
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thewral
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by thewral on Feb 27, 2016 17:16:33 GMT 1, A bit off topic but the thread got me wondering: what's the extent of a good art restorer's powers?
For example, on paper or canvas: - Remove various stains (guessing so by this thread)? - Removing creases? How bad? - Rips/tears? - Fading from UV light? - Etc?
After restoration, are you able to tell that it's been restored (via black light or whatnot)?
A bit off topic but the thread got me wondering: what's the extent of a good art restorer's powers?
For example, on paper or canvas: - Remove various stains (guessing so by this thread)? - Removing creases? How bad? - Rips/tears? - Fading from UV light? - Etc?
After restoration, are you able to tell that it's been restored (via black light or whatnot)?
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Deleted on Feb 27, 2016 17:24:02 GMT 1, haha, I had a feeling you were going to say Poster Mountain. Thanks!
haha, I had a feeling you were going to say Poster Mountain. Thanks!
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barsukauk
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by barsukauk on Feb 27, 2016 18:06:36 GMT 1, quality of work at bignel have go down, And price have go up like Banksy print in the last 2 years!
quality of work at bignel have go down, And price have go up like Banksy print in the last 2 years!
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gripin
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by gripin on Feb 27, 2016 19:02:55 GMT 1, how about www.johnjones.co.uk/ ?
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Prescription Art
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Prescription Art on Feb 27, 2016 19:03:34 GMT 1, I use a great restorer. Very happy to share details with anyone interested....
I use a great restorer. Very happy to share details with anyone interested....
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dotdot
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by dotdot on Feb 27, 2016 19:13:17 GMT 1, I would not recommend john jones.
I would not recommend john jones.
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Poster Bob
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Poster Bob on Feb 27, 2016 20:02:28 GMT 1, I believe that John Jones charge an arm and a leg for restoration. I'd look elsewhere.
I believe that John Jones charge an arm and a leg for restoration. I'd look elsewhere.
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chads007
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by chads007 on Feb 28, 2016 1:22:21 GMT 1, I'm intrigued why you say bignell has gone downhill?
I'm intrigued why you say bignell has gone downhill?
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Deleted on Feb 28, 2016 1:46:32 GMT 1, www.harrisonconservation.co.uk For prints/ works on paper
www.ifacs.co.uk For original art works.
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rebelate
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by rebelate on Feb 28, 2016 8:35:07 GMT 1, I know the original poster needed someone in UK but my response is more of a response to the positive experience above with PM... I have had two negative experiences with PM so far. To the point where I don't even want to think about the two prints because it would make me sick and/or angry. I know people who swore by John and have since changed their tune as well. Not to mention PM is a total rip off.
I recently used www.lumiereposterrestoration.com to remove tape off the back of a print I bought. Mario literally did it in 2 hours, and had it shipped out the same day he got it. Best part, the whole transaction - shipped to him, removal of tape, and back cost me $50....Where as John at PM would have charged me $150 minimum and taken at least 2 weeks.
I don't know how Lumiere does with more serious restorations, so take my referral with a grain of salt, but so far I would definitely take a chance with Mario over another catastrophy with John at PM.
I know the original poster needed someone in UK but my response is more of a response to the positive experience above with PM... I have had two negative experiences with PM so far. To the point where I don't even want to think about the two prints because it would make me sick and/or angry. I know people who swore by John and have since changed their tune as well. Not to mention PM is a total rip off. I recently used www.lumiereposterrestoration.com to remove tape off the back of a print I bought. Mario literally did it in 2 hours, and had it shipped out the same day he got it. Best part, the whole transaction - shipped to him, removal of tape, and back cost me $50....Where as John at PM would have charged me $150 minimum and taken at least 2 weeks. I don't know how Lumiere does with more serious restorations, so take my referral with a grain of salt, but so far I would definitely take a chance with Mario over another catastrophy with John at PM.
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Poster Bob
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Poster Bob on Feb 28, 2016 19:31:47 GMT 1, I'm intrigued why you say bignell has gone downhill? I don't like dropping off a print to be repaired for ยฃ240, picking it up, looking at it at home, and realizing they really half-assed the work. Try dropping off a print that needs 4 or 5 things done to it. I guarantee that when you get it back they will have left 1 or 2 of the flaws untouched. I've had this happen several times and I'm done with them.
I'm intrigued why you say bignell has gone downhill? I don't like dropping off a print to be repaired for ยฃ240, picking it up, looking at it at home, and realizing they really half-assed the work. Try dropping off a print that needs 4 or 5 things done to it. I guarantee that when you get it back they will have left 1 or 2 of the flaws untouched. I've had this happen several times and I'm done with them.
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Aza
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Aza on Feb 28, 2016 19:35:58 GMT 1, How good is restoration? Can a rippled print be made 'perfect' again? If that was 'fixed' could you then float mount it and it remain good for many years, or does the problems reappear after time?
How good is restoration? Can a rippled print be made 'perfect' again? If that was 'fixed' could you then float mount it and it remain good for many years, or does the problems reappear after time?
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Deleted on Feb 28, 2016 19:48:01 GMT 1, Picking up a print tomorrow that I was told would be no problem to fix. I'm worried now. Paid ยฃ160+VAT. I'll let you know results. James, I'll PM you for your restorers. Thanks
Picking up a print tomorrow that I was told would be no problem to fix. I'm worried now. Paid ยฃ160+VAT. I'll let you know results. James, I'll PM you for your restorers. Thanks
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.dappy
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by .dappy on Feb 28, 2016 19:52:50 GMT 1, Picking up a print tomorrow that I was told would be no problem to fix. I'm worried now. Paid ยฃ160+VAT. I'll let you know results. James, I'll PM you for your restorers. Thanks ... which restorer?
Picking up a print tomorrow that I was told would be no problem to fix. I'm worried now. Paid ยฃ160+VAT. I'll let you know results. James, I'll PM you for your restorers. Thanks ... which restorer?
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Art Restoration in LONDON ๐ฌ๐ง Who do you Recommend?, by Deleted on Feb 28, 2016 19:57:45 GMT 1, Bignell
Bignell
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