Art, Photography and Picture Frame Restoration Services

Art and picture frame restoration is a craft that requires extensive training and experience.  Master restorer David F. Menne has been restoring different art and picture frame types at The Franklin Gallery since 1975. All services are performed on the premises. The following is a list of some of the types of restoration services offered and their fee structure.

Original Oils and Acrylics on canvas

Restoration may include the following services:

• Neutralizing, cleaning and removal of surface dirt, stains, wall paint, smoke, etc.
• Removal of old linseed oil and yellowing varnishes.
• Removal of improperly over-painted and fixing of unprofessionally repaired paintings.
• Restoration & repairs to badly cracked paintings.
• Lining or adding a new canvas backing to torn or damaged paintings.
• Re-stretching.
• Heavy duty reinforced custom made stretcher bars.
• Repairing of holes, tears, dents, scrapes, scratches and flaking paintings.
• In-filling and repainting missing areas and badly damaged areas.
• Final varnishing and drying.

Watercolors, Serigraphs, Etchings, Engravings, and other art types on paper

Restoration may include the following services:

• Neutralization of acidity in the art's paper.
• Archival conservation mounting of art on proper archival backing.
• Repairing of holes, scrapes, cuts, and other paper punctures.
• Removal of dirt, stains, and other soiling.
• Repainting and restoration of the art image.
• Other final protective treatments.
• Archival Conservation framing with protective glazing.

Photographs, Documents, Magazine pages, Newspaper pages and other paper products

Restoration may include any of the services above under Watercolors and or some of the following services:

• Photographic and or digital reproduction.
• Digital repairs and reprints.
• Rebinding of books, magazines, or other printed materials.
• Conservation storage units.

Frame Restoration Services

We have restored old, antique, small detailed, large ornate and new picture frames. In most cases we would have to see the frame to give you an estimate. At the very least, you will need to email us some attached digital photos of the frame and its damage for us to be able to give you an idea of what we can do and how much it would cost. Our basic charge is $45 per hour.

Costs of Restorations are on an Estimate basis only

• Oil & Acrylic painting restorations vary between $1 and $40 per square inch, depending on the severity of the damage and repair needs. Cleaning and varnishing averages $.28 cents per square inch.
• Most all of the other services cost from $35 per hour to $60 per hour, depending on the craftsmen used.
• We can do restorations based on art value.

CONTACT US before sending us any restoration jobs. Job Reservations are required.

PHONE:
(928) 774-9101
Toll FREE: 1-800-825-1797

HOURS OPEN:
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturdays
Closed Sundays
Appointments Accepted

LOCATION:
500 N Beaver St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-3043

NE Corner of Beaver & Elm Streets
Front Door Parking on Elm St

Email: gallery