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antique picture preservation


woolybananasbrother

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They are a record of a naval battle in the 17cent and seem to be a sort of crayon or something on paper with a canvas backing. There is also fine pen and ink colouring and a load of detail. There are ten, which have always been in a book format though designed to be pulled out and viewed. They are a kind of strip cartoon record of the battle. I got them years ago at Christie's and had forgotten them until I moved. Now would like to find a way of dispalying them. The largest in about three metres wide by 60 cms ish
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If you are having the pics mounted they will probably use acid free board etc, but one thing I think should be warned about is the cost. Doing this job correctly could be expensive, perhaps you'll be able to negotiate a discount, or the framer would be able to suggest artistic but less expensive ways of doing it ( a double mount and two pics per frame may work - only you can judge)
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Thanks RH, yes I am aware of the ocst. My plan at the moment is to make a complete wall of them and try to cover the lot, rather than framing traditionally.

The inner part of my study gets very little light, having no windows, so I was hoping to use a wall there and illiminate them as and when I felt like it, rather like some museums do.

My first task will be to find out what 'glass' is best to use.

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