About Our Frames and Art Sizes

About Our Frames and Art Sizes

Most works on paper are framed in archival materials unless noted as “unframed.” Any framed art has a description in the caption of each work. The size given in the caption is the actual size of the art without framing. Dimensions given in each caption are Height in inches x Width in inches. The gallery frames a work on paper with simple white archival, acid-free 100% rag mat board, 8 ply or 4 ply thickness. If a work on paper has a dimension greater than 30″, it will be covered with plexiglass rather than glass to reduce its weight and the danger of breakage during shipping.

We are happy to provide the framed size of an artwork upon request. Works that are not framed are noted as “unframed.” In a few cases there may be a “u” after the price in the caption indicated it is unframed. The framing is described but is not pictured. We are happy to provide quick photos of the art as it is framed, as well as providing its framed size if you request this.

To get a rough estimate of the total framed size, use these tips:

• For a framed and matted work on paper,  add approximately 6″ to 8″ to each given dimension size.
• For a work with a “shadowbox” (these are floater frames showing the entire work of art), add  3″ to the each dimension of the size given in the caption.
• For works on canvas or wood in a “simple frame”, add 2″ to each dimension given.
• Other non-standard framing is described in captions as works are sometimes in unique framing provided by former owners of the art.

We will remove a work from its frame for no additional fee.  Below are examples of our standard gallery framed works and how framed works correspond to the descriptions:

in black shadowbox, floater frame

in black shadowbox  floater frame

in black shadowbox floater frame

in black shadowbox floater frame

floated in archival white mat with simple black frame (with entire art showing)

matted in archival white mat with slant black frame

floated in white archival mat with simple light natural frame

detail  floated in archival 8 ply mat with wide black frame