Fine Art Framing & Care Guide
Expert curatorial guidelines on protecting your 24k gold Tanjore paintings, classical oil masterpieces, and fine art canvas for generations of heirloom enjoyment.
Our Bespoke Framing Options
Every frame is custom-crafted from seasoned hardwood to ensure dimensional stability and aesthetic reverence.
Chettinad Teak with Gold Bead
Hand-carved from seasoned Burma or Chettinad Teakwood with an inner 24k gold leaf beaded slip. The timeless choice for traditional Tanjore deities and puja sanctums.
Ornate Gold Gilded Flute
Richly profiled with leaf filigree corner flourishes and hand-burnished antique gold patina. Perfect for grand formal living rooms, dining galleries, and executive boardrooms.
Minimalist Black & Dark Teak
Clean geometric lines with a 0.5-inch shadow reveal gap, allowing the raw brushstrokes of oil canvas or wildlife art to command full visual attention in modern interiors.
Caring for Your Artworks at Home
24k Gold Tanjore Paintings
- check_circle Dusting: Use a soft, dry camel-hair makeup brush or dry microfiber cloth to lightly dust the acrylic front and frame.
- cancel Never Use Water or Chemicals: Never apply liquid sprays, wet towels, or chemical glass cleaners directly onto the frame joints or exposed gesso.
- check_circle Humidity Stability: Maintain indoor relative humidity between 40% and 60%. Avoid placing directly opposite steam, open baths, or moist walls.
- check_circle Lighting: Warm 2700K–3000K LED museum spotlights highlight the 24k gold relief without generating harmful UV degradation.
Classical Oil & Acrylic Canvas
- check_circle Direct Sunlight: Avoid hanging canvas in direct, continuous outdoor sunlight to prevent thermal canvas expansion and pigment fading.
- check_circle Air Circulation: Allow a 0.5-inch clearance behind the frame using wall bumpers to prevent moisture condensation on back linen.
- cancel Touch & Pressure: Never lean sharp objects or fingers against the unbacked canvas face, as this can cause spider-web micro-cracking in oil paint films.
- check_circle Archival Varnishing: Our studio applies a reversible Damar/Gamvar protective varnish that can be refreshed by conservators every 25 years.
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