I had three large limited edition prints and one small vintage print framed by Frames and Pictures. I was happy, happy, happy! Here's why. I'd researched online for reasonably priced framing and come up with a number of possibilities, this business being one. However, I first went to Michaels because they had a 60% off sale. I was so stunned by the cost of framing the first print (at 60% off it was far more expensive than I could ever imagine though I had excellent service there) that I gathered them up and went directly to my second choice.
There the most helpful owner pointed out a huge wall of discounted frames (he buys up lots and keeps them in a warehouse) plus another large wall of regular priced frames. There was exceptional choice and I managed to find three of my frames in the discounted section. I picked a bronze metal frame in the regular priced section because it was so perfect for the print.
To give you an example; one print ended up in a 2 ft x 2.5 ft hand-painted Italian wooden frame. It didn't need to be matted because the artist had left a wide border when she ran off the print. The owner suggested it. Total was $120. The perfect colour and modern shape. I love it. In fact I love all four; they give me great pleasure. The framing is the icing on the cake with any painting/picture. I'm so glad I found Frames and Pictures.
Just in case you're wondering this IS a legitimate review; I didn't have a clue about this business beforehand.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $500.00