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Expert: Mark Beach
Date: 11/12/2007
Subject: Original artwork too big for frame - actual art odd size/porportion to paper
Question
Hi
We have several original prints from an artist we like.
On two of them, the actual picture is pretty small compared to the heavy paper it was created on. The paper has been stamped/embossed around the area where the picture is. There is a BUNCH of extra paper around the art itself.
To mat the pictures so that the matting isn't overwhelming to the picture, and so that the picture isn't just floating in a sea of empty space, it *seems* like we should trim the paper. That removes the deckled edge of the nice paper it was done on. To me, it seems like this takes away from the integrity of the art and decreases it's value. My husband sees that we have the frame & mat already cut & assembled.
Is it just extra paper? Or is it part of the value of the art? What to do?!
Answer
Hi Helen,
If the print is an original and valuable piece of artwork it will devalue the print to alter the paper. From your brief description of the paper it sounds as if the paper could be handmade paper, which would definitely be a part of the artwork. It is extremely difficult for me to know exactly what you have. My best advise is, before you trim the paper take your artwork to a reputable frameshop in your area along with the frames and mats you have and get them to evaluate your situation. I'm sorry I can't be of more help. Some questions concerning art are very hard to answer with out being able to see and feel it. Thank you for your question. I wish you the best with your artwork.
Mark
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