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SGF, Supreme Grumble Framer
A customer has a serigraph in color with hand embellishment on canvas (approx 29" x 45.3/4", "Quartet" by David Schluss). This piece of art has been rolled in a tube for two or three years and she has only now decided to frame it. On unrolling the canvas there are numerous hairline cracks and some very small flecks of paint have chipped off.
My questions are these:
(1) Are there any special concerns to be observed when stretching this canvas?
(2) Should there be any additional treatment (e.g. varnish) before or after stretching to protect the art given the hairline cracks and paint chips? Not a job that I would be willing to perform, but I could recommend her to a local conservator if she should go this route.
(3) As an alternative to additional treatment is it advisable to glaze this piece of art? I have discussed AR with the client but cost may be an issue.
Thanks for your help.
My questions are these:
(1) Are there any special concerns to be observed when stretching this canvas?
(2) Should there be any additional treatment (e.g. varnish) before or after stretching to protect the art given the hairline cracks and paint chips? Not a job that I would be willing to perform, but I could recommend her to a local conservator if she should go this route.
(3) As an alternative to additional treatment is it advisable to glaze this piece of art? I have discussed AR with the client but cost may be an issue.
Thanks for your help.