It would be insufficient to discuss the art market without examining the areas that, although essential, are peripheral to said market. In practice, these areas require as much of the amateur’s attention as buying and selling, in order to enable the amateur to protect his finances.

insurance

preservation and restoration

prevention

framing

Framing

The frame is obviously important. The work’s frame must enhance but not overwhelm it.

The first rule is to keep to the original framing. It is very important that the frame be of the same period as the artist and that it be consistent with the latter’s style. However, if it is no longer consistent with current taste and does not lend itself well to exhibiting the work, it will be kept apart, in a suitable place, so that it can always be put back on the work.

Certain works have lost their original frame. This can be easily replaced, unless the frame that has been replaced is important due to its particularly original nature. It is important to always attempt to find a frame that is close to what would have been a contemporary frame for the work. If it is not possible to find an old frame, one should use a new frame that is consistent with the style of the period in question.

The market for old frames has grown in the last 20 years and it is possible to acquire these frames at a auction or at a specialised dealer. Certain restorers are also competent in restoring old frames. This type of framing or restoration is reserved for works of a certain value.

Finally, it is important to find a competent framer. Many errors are committed that jeopardise the work’s proper preservation. The work of art is composed of materials of varying degrees of stability that require special conditions. As a result, attention must be paid to microclimates that are conducive to insects and other putrefaction. For works on paper, it is clearly inadvisable to use acidic materials or glues of any type. One should also watch out for unscrupulous framers who cut the edges of drawings or engravings. Briefly stated, framing is as much a decorative art as it is a science of preservation.



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		It would be insufficient to discuss the art market without examining the areas that, although essential, are peripheral to said market. In practice, these areas require as much of the amateur’s attention as buying and selling, in order to enable the amateur to protect his finances. insurance preservation and restoration prevention framing Framing The frame is obviously important. The work’s frame must enhance but not overwhelm it. The first rule is to keep to the original framing. It is very important that the frame be of the same period as the artist and that it be consistent with the latter’s style. However, if it is no longer consistent with current taste and does not lend itself well to exhibiting the work, it will be kept apart, in a suitable place, so that it can always be put back on the work. Certain works have lost their original frame. This can be easily replaced, unless the frame that has been replaced is important due to its particularly original nature. It is important to always attempt to find a frame that is close to what would have been a contemporary frame for the work. If it is not possible to find an old frame, one should use a new frame that is consistent with the style of the period in question. The market for old frames has grown in the last 20 years and it is possible to acquire these frames at a auction or at a specialised dealer. Certain restorers are also competent in restoring old frames. This type of framing or restoration is reserved for works of a certain value. Finally, it is important to find a competent framer. Many errors are committed that jeopardise the work’s proper preservation. The work of art is composed of materials of varying degrees of stability that require special conditions. As a result, attention must be paid to microclimates that are conducive to insects and other putrefaction. For works on paper, it is clearly inadvisable to use acidic materials or glues of any type. One should also watch out for unscrupulous framers who cut the edges of drawings or engravings. Briefly stated, framing is as much a decorative art as it is a science of preservation.

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