Hi everyone,
So I've got my fellowship poster and it's authentic by all accounts (yes!), and as mentioned on the other thread, I'm now looking at framing options and am seeking various quotes from reputable framers here in Australia.
At the moment, I've heard back from two.
Based on the key specifications I have gathered from various responses, I made note that:
• I should use acrylic/plexi glass (with spacers so the poster doesn’t touch the glass)
• Anti-uv glass or anti-uv perspex (depending on the price)
• I wouldn’t want it sealed so it’s unopenable as I believe paper pests aren’t something we have in Melbourne?
• I don’t want it dry mounted as that would tarnish the value completely
• I’m unsure on whether I’d need “full bleed” or if mat boards are a better option?
• An acid-free backing board with buffer paper between the poster and backboard
• No nailing or taping of the poster
Framer 1:
Based on the above points, the framer has advised me that:
1. An acid free foam core backing should be used as it’s an original movie poster and will prevent the potential acid damage/ discolouration that can occur from the alternative option of MDF.
2. A spacer should be used to prevent the glass/acrylic from being in direct contact with the poster
3. Because this poster wouldn’t be glued, the use of a matboard/border is advised to act as a spacer (50mm width by their recommendation, though that is up to personal preference)
4. A 40mm profile in order to support the weight of the finished piece is suggested due to the size of the poster
5. The use of either conservation clear acrylic or UV70 anti reflective glass depending on my preference
Pricing (in USD): $658 if going with UV70 anti reflective glass OR $763 if going with clear acrylic
Framer 2:
In line with Framer 1's suggestions, they said their price with UV70 glass would be $610, but they wouldn't advise this glass or conservation clear acrylic as the poster would fade overtime using either of these options.
They proposed (in line Framer 1's suggestions) to use 99% UV reflective glass at $589 OR 99% UV protective, non-reflective glass at $816
Now, my plan was to get a frame for the poster until I went and bought a lightbox, but the lightbox I'm looking at (
https://store.snapperdisplay.com.au/products/black-movie-poster-light-boxes) is US339 which is almost half of the framers prices.
What do you all think? Is it worth getting that lightbox instead (I'm not sure if its specs are as conservationary or poster-friendly in the long run) or going with a frame that's 3x the amount of the poster?