Presentation and Display
Bespoke frame and mount for double sided woodcut using ultra violet filtering glass.
During frame refit, creating a new gold mount to enable the watercolour to fit
securely in the frame.
Before treatment
Preservation and restoration of original methods of display,
such as mounts, frames and screens is undertaken
sympathetically. Treatments options reflect the artifact and
its historic setting, its original form, function and
presentation.
Knowledge of styles, context, form and function of
an artifact enables conservation and restoration
treatment options to sympathetically reflect the
various facets of the artifact.
Advice on the historic presentation and display of
artworks within their original interior setting,
particularly the English 18th and 19th century is
available.
A pair of 18th century pastel
portraits after treatment and refitting
into original restored frames.
12 watercolours refitted into
original Edwardian folding
screen after their remedial
treatment.
Minor frame damage is repaired.
After treatment
Low reflectance Ultra Violet filtering glass was used.
A stipple engraving of William Pitt, before on the left & after treatment on
the right.