CARING FOR YOUR ART

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Like all collectables, proper handling of Fine Art is a must. Remember improper framing or storage can damage your work of arts.

Storing Unframed Art If you are not planning on framing your art immediately:

Always ·         Store in cool dry place
                      Store flat, if possible, between acid-free
                      Remove any tissue that does not have a waxy feel

Never ·         Store between cardboard. Remove any brown craft paper prints have been wrapped in.
                    Both are highly acidic and can yellow the prints rapidly.
                    Store in brown shipping tubes. If you have no other alternative to this, wrap entire outside
                    of piece with wax paper.
Proper Matting and Framing Improper matting or framing will cause damages to your art over time. Acids contained in certain framing materials can cause paper to turn brown, become brittle and eventually deteriorate.

Always ·         Use only acid-free matting mounting and backing boards.
                      Make certain your framer understands preservation framing.

Never ·         Allow a fine work of art to be permanently secured or mounted, Art needs to breathe.
                    Let glass come directly in contact with the surface of a piece of art, use matting or spacers
                    to keep the glass up      This allows air space and avoids possible condensation.
                    Cut the paper or alter the original condition of artwork. Doing so may impact future value.

Even properly framed is susceptible to environmental conditions, Protect your investment by taking the following precautions:

Always ·         Allow airspace between the frame and the wall. Make sure your puts bumpers on the
                      bottom of the frame.
                      Keep art away from all sources of heat including radiators. We don’t recommend hanging
                      fine art over fireplaces or on walls which contains flues.

Never ·         Hang art in direct sunlight. The sun’s ultraviolet rays and fluorescent lighting are harmful to 
                     inks, paints and paper. Even indirect sunlight can damage your art after years of exposure. 
                     For every valuable works, UV filtered glass is recommended.
                    Hang valuable art where it is subject to extremes in temperature and humidity.
                    Spray glass cleaner directly onto framed art. Ammonia based cleaners are not
                   recommended.

                            Always Let Overdue Recognition properly frame your fine art
                                  and give you pleasure for a Lifetime (301) 262-3553

www.overduerecognition.com