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Should spray-painted canvas be behind glass?, by goingdownthedran on Jan 16, 2011 16:25:05 GMT 1, Hi all,
I'm new here so hope I'm posting in the right place etc etc . . .
I'm very lucky to have a Banksy 2003 Flower Thrower canvas (sometimes called "Love is in the air" but that's not what the original receipt says!). I've had it for a few years and not looked after it very well, I've now decided I really ought to frame it, but ...
The question is do I need to put it behind glass? My framer said that canvas will last for decades, but if it's not oil paint then it might fade. Since this is spraypaint and stencil, I'm not sure?
I'm considering putting it in a box frame. What does anyone think?
Here's a rather cruddy picture, sorry, been having a few issues getting my cheap camera to cooperate . . .
Also... my framer said that he is not insured for artwork worth more than about £10K, and that I would have to bring the canvas and have it framed "at my own risk". I trust him, but should I be going to someone who is covered for high value stuff? This is insured for £50K, as similar examples seem to go at auction for £30-£40K.
Really appreciate any advice people have. . .
"GDTD"
Hi all, I'm new here so hope I'm posting in the right place etc etc . . . I'm very lucky to have a Banksy 2003 Flower Thrower canvas (sometimes called "Love is in the air" but that's not what the original receipt says!). I've had it for a few years and not looked after it very well, I've now decided I really ought to frame it, but ... The question is do I need to put it behind glass? My framer said that canvas will last for decades, but if it's not oil paint then it might fade. Since this is spraypaint and stencil, I'm not sure? I'm considering putting it in a box frame. What does anyone think? Here's a rather cruddy picture, sorry, been having a few issues getting my cheap camera to cooperate . . . Also... my framer said that he is not insured for artwork worth more than about £10K, and that I would have to bring the canvas and have it framed "at my own risk". I trust him, but should I be going to someone who is covered for high value stuff? This is insured for £50K, as similar examples seem to go at auction for £30-£40K. Really appreciate any advice people have. . . "GDTD" |
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Should spray-painted canvas be behind glass?, by Nico on Jan 16, 2011 16:40:19 GMT 1, Hi all, I'm new here so hope I'm posting in the right place etc etc . . . I'm very lucky to have a Banksy 2003 Flower Thrower canvas (sometimes called "Love is in the air" but that's not what the original receipt says!). I've had it for a few years and not looked after it very well, I've now decided I really ought to frame it, but ... The question is do I need to put it behind glass? My framer said that canvas will last for decades, but if it's not oil paint then it might fade. Since this is spraypaint and stencil, I'm not sure? I'm considering putting it in a box frame. What does anyone think? Here's a rather cruddy picture, sorry, been having a few issues getting my cheap camera to cooperate . . . Also... my framer said that he is not insured for artwork worth more than about £10K, and that I would have to bring the canvas and have it framed "at my own risk". I trust him, but should I be going to someone who is covered for high value stuff? This is insured for £50K, as similar examples seem to go at auction for £30-£40K. Really appreciate any advice people have. . . "GDTD"
You lucky lucky lucky person! ;D
Hi all, I'm new here so hope I'm posting in the right place etc etc . . . I'm very lucky to have a Banksy 2003 Flower Thrower canvas (sometimes called "Love is in the air" but that's not what the original receipt says!). I've had it for a few years and not looked after it very well, I've now decided I really ought to frame it, but ... The question is do I need to put it behind glass? My framer said that canvas will last for decades, but if it's not oil paint then it might fade. Since this is spraypaint and stencil, I'm not sure? I'm considering putting it in a box frame. What does anyone think? Here's a rather cruddy picture, sorry, been having a few issues getting my cheap camera to cooperate . . . Also... my framer said that he is not insured for artwork worth more than about £10K, and that I would have to bring the canvas and have it framed "at my own risk". I trust him, but should I be going to someone who is covered for high value stuff? This is insured for £50K, as similar examples seem to go at auction for £30-£40K. Really appreciate any advice people have. . . "GDTD" You lucky lucky lucky person! ;D |
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Should spray-painted canvas be behind glass?, by Coach on Jan 16, 2011 17:03:12 GMT 1, Now that is what I call making an entrance!!!!!
Welcome. Great canvass. I would frame it, and do everything humanly possible to protect it, so far as glass is concerned.
Speak to Misterframeman - he is a member here, and gives great advice.
Now that is what I call making an entrance!!!!!
Welcome. Great canvass. I would frame it, and do everything humanly possible to protect it, so far as glass is concerned.
Speak to Misterframeman - he is a member here, and gives great advice.
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Should spray-painted canvas be behind glass?, by lee3 on Jan 16, 2011 17:03:13 GMT 1, Hi goin, great painting. Glass is a personal preference but certainly not necessary. I prefer canvases framed without glass and have not seen a hint of degradation on mine that are exposed to the elements and one even gets an hour of direct sunshine or so each day. You and I are going to age and breakdown long before them. As for your framer, check with your insurer to alleviate your fears as my art is covered even when it's not in my possession (in transit, at the framers, etc). Again, great painting.
Hi goin, great painting. Glass is a personal preference but certainly not necessary. I prefer canvases framed without glass and have not seen a hint of degradation on mine that are exposed to the elements and one even gets an hour of direct sunshine or so each day. You and I are going to age and breakdown long before them. As for your framer, check with your insurer to alleviate your fears as my art is covered even when it's not in my possession (in transit, at the framers, etc). Again, great painting.
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Should spray-painted canvas be behind glass?, by goingdownthedran on Jan 16, 2011 17:54:11 GMT 1, Hi,
Thanks for the advice! I'll contact misterframeman for sure.
I am indeed lucky but sometimes I wish it wasn't worth *quite* so much. I didn't buy for investment, but becuase I love it. Now it's so valuable I've had to spend almost as much money as the original cost, in insuring, COA, etc etc. It makes you wonder about the true worth of objects - after all, the canvas hasn't changed, it's only people's perception of it.
For those who are interested I'm going to post a couple of recently acquired Dran pieces in the "show us your latest art buy" thread. They also give an example of what my local framers are capable of (I have to say they're very good, and very cheap).
"goin"
Hi,
Thanks for the advice! I'll contact misterframeman for sure.
I am indeed lucky but sometimes I wish it wasn't worth *quite* so much. I didn't buy for investment, but becuase I love it. Now it's so valuable I've had to spend almost as much money as the original cost, in insuring, COA, etc etc. It makes you wonder about the true worth of objects - after all, the canvas hasn't changed, it's only people's perception of it.
For those who are interested I'm going to post a couple of recently acquired Dran pieces in the "show us your latest art buy" thread. They also give an example of what my local framers are capable of (I have to say they're very good, and very cheap).
"goin"
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Should spray-painted canvas be behind glass?, by lee3 on Jan 16, 2011 18:47:00 GMT 1, Goin:
Quick question, is that canvas tagged on the right over flap by the artist in any specific color? Thanks in advance
Goin:
Quick question, is that canvas tagged on the right over flap by the artist in any specific color? Thanks in advance
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Should spray-painted canvas be behind glass?, by goingdownthedran on Jan 16, 2011 19:14:44 GMT 1, This should answer your question!
This should answer your question! |
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Should spray-painted canvas be behind glass?, by Coach on Jan 16, 2011 20:02:23 GMT 1, ^^^^^ Wowzer!!^^^^^
^^^^^ Wowzer!!^^^^^
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Should spray-painted canvas be behind glass?, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Jan 16, 2011 20:51:42 GMT 1, great piece  personally I dont like seeing canvasses framed and there have been some bad (luminous) examples on here. But if its worth 50k I probably would, just that it would give you piece of mind ie. if you have wound the misses up and she throws something hard and sharp at you and misses!!! or kids with their toys/markers etc... A big spider could shit all over it?? I could go on.. so yes get it framed fella...
great piece personally I dont like seeing canvasses framed and there have been some bad (luminous) examples on here. But if its worth 50k I probably would, just that it would give you piece of mind ie. if you have wound the misses up and she throws something hard and sharp at you and misses!!! or kids with their toys/markers etc... A big spider could shit all over it?? I could go on.. so yes get it framed fella... |
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Should spray-painted canvas be behind glass?, by bollockchops on Jan 17, 2011 0:01:06 GMT 1, I would definitely box frame it. Canvas under glass looks class. Go for a high end framer who will be used to dealing with valuable art. You can get a non-reflective glass, but it costs.
Try these, all in London.
Lenny Villa at Villa Framing on the Caledonian Road. He framed a lot of work for Laz in the early days. (www.villaframing.co.uk)
Darbyshire in Islington who used to do all of Damien Hirsts stuff, (www.darbyshire.uk.com)
Dyson Art do a lot of show and museum work (www.dysonart.com). Gary is used to dealing with Banksys
John Jones in Finsbury Park. Not cheap, but then neither is your canvas.
I would definitely box frame it. Canvas under glass looks class. Go for a high end framer who will be used to dealing with valuable art. You can get a non-reflective glass, but it costs.
Try these, all in London.
Lenny Villa at Villa Framing on the Caledonian Road. He framed a lot of work for Laz in the early days. (www.villaframing.co.uk)
Darbyshire in Islington who used to do all of Damien Hirsts stuff, (www.darbyshire.uk.com)
Dyson Art do a lot of show and museum work (www.dysonart.com). Gary is used to dealing with Banksys
John Jones in Finsbury Park. Not cheap, but then neither is your canvas.
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personally I dont like seeing canvasses framed and there have been some bad (luminous) examples on here. But if its worth 50k I probably would, just that it would give you piece of mind ie. if you have wound the misses up and she throws something hard and sharp at you and misses!!! or kids with their toys/markers etc... A big spider could shit all over it?? I could go on.. so yes get it framed fella...
